As more people receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the impact of these conditions grows. Brain Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these conditions and recognize caregivers. Now is a great time to gather your tools to raise awareness of these devastating conditions.
When Is Brain Awareness Month?
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the most widely recognized brain awareness month on the calendar. You will find ample opportunities to learn about brain health and disorders during this month. It is also a prime time for fundraising for organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, who conduct research into possible paths to a cure.
Special Brain Health Awareness Months and Days
Some of the other days, weeks, and months designated to increase awareness of brain health include:
- March: Brain Injury and Brain Tumor Awareness Month
- March 9-15, 2025: Brain Awareness Week
- May: Brain Cancer Awareness Month
- June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
- September 21: World Alzheimer’s Day
Many medical centers, nursing homes, senior centers, and memory care facilities have special educational programs during these times.
How Can I Honor Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month?
You have many options to celebrate and honor Brain Awareness Month in June. Consider these ideas to get started.
Advocate for Research
Research funding is dwindling across virtually all fields, so every voice advocating for it has the power to make a difference. Contact your elected officials and share your views on the value of Alzheimer’s research. Let them know why it is important to increase brain damage awareness and fund projects that support a cure.
Wear Purple
Purple is the official Alzheimer’s awareness color, so June is a great time to break out those purple clothes and accessories. If that seems too over the top, add a purple ribbon, pin, or flower to your normal clothes to show your support.
Learn About Brain Health
Understanding brain health is one of the keys to reducing stigma about dementia and other disorders. Read up about the topic, attend presentations, or share educational resources with friends and family to help break through barriers to understanding. Are you thinking about memory care for a parent? June is a great time to tour a facility and ask questions about services.
Raise Funds
June is a major fundraising month for brain health. Join a fundraiser in your community to help fund vital research. If there are no local events, consider joining a virtual one or starting your own.
Show Your Appreciation to a Caregiver
If you know someone who cares for a loved one with dementia, take time to offer them support and show your appreciation. Doing something like offering to fill in and do brain exercises with their family member, so they can go grab a cup of coffee and recharge, can be a big relief.
Celebrate Brain Awareness Month This June
This June, celebrate Brain Awareness Month. Whether you are working to talk to your parents about dementia, you are already a caregiver, or you have seen friends struggle to care for their loved ones, no one escapes the reach of this insidious disease. Elder Care Alliance can help you manage with our compassionate memory care services. Schedule a visit today.
