06/20/2025
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting brain health and raising awareness about forms of dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Together, let us stand in solidarity with those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, offering compassion, support, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Whether it’s sharing information, participating in fundraising events, or simply reaching out to offer a listening ear, every action we take makes a difference in the lives of those impacted by these conditions.
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
What causes Alzheimer's?
Experts agree that the majority of Alzheimer's cases probably develops as a result of complex interactions among multiple factors such as:
Age
Genetics
Environment
Lifestyle
Coexisting medical conditions
Some other preventable risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s are obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
The most common early symptom of Alzheimer's is difficulty remembering newly learned information. However, as Alzheimer’s advances, it leads to increasingly more severe symptoms such as:
Disorientation
Mood and behavior changes
Deepening confusion about events, time and place
Unfounded suspicions about family, friends, and professional caregivers
More serious memory loss and behavior changes
Difficulty speaking, swallowing, and walking
How Can I Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Focusing on exercise and your diet are two great ways to help prevent Alzheimer's.
Exercise
According to the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is recommended each week. Remember, any exercise is better than none! You can start slow if you don’t think you can meet the 150 minutes right away.
Diet
Some evidence suggests that eating a healthy diet may support brain health. Two diets that have been proven beneficial are the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean diet. The DASH diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fish, and poultry. The Mediterranean diet includes fruits, vegetables, little or no red meat, fish and shellfish.
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