The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County has announced that tomorrow, Sept. 21, is World Alzheimer’s Day.
Each year, according to information released by the organization, Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.
Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, the release states.
The organization asks the public to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness by:
- Learning the warning signs and sharing those with others.
- Talk about the “D” or “A” word (D: dementia, A: Alzheimer’s).
- Visit someone with memory loss or someone diagnosed.
- Join a Dementia-Friendly Coalition in your community.
- Become a Dementia-Friendly Business/Organization.
- Share brain health tips (healthy eating, good night’s sleep, among others).
- Distribute presentations/flyers/upcoming events with others.
- Learn all you can about the disease.
- Attend local groups, gatherings and community events.
- Share your personal story.
- Fundraise.
- Wear purple or teal on Sept. 21 and June 21 (The Longest Day).
- Share information on your social media pages.
- Volunteer to help others.
- Support the caregivers in your life.
- Become a Dementia Friend.
- Make time for self-care.
The following list of resources if offered for those who would like to learn more: www.alz.org, www.alzfdn.org, www.alzheimers.gov, https://www.jeffersoncountywi.gov/departments/human_services/aging_and_disability_resource_center/dementia_care.php, https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dementia/index.htm, https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/, and https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers.
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