11/03/2025
🧠💜 November is National Alzheimer’s Month! 💜🧠
This month, we unite to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on millions of lives. It’s essential to recognize the warning signs early so that those affected can receive the support they need.
Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s:
1. Memory Loss - Forgetting recently learned information or important dates.
2. Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems - Trouble with familiar tasks or following a recipe.
3. Confusion with Time or Place - Losing track of dates, seasons, or the passage of time.
4. Challenges in Understanding Visual Images - Difficulty reading, judging distance, or determining color.
5. New Problems with Words - Struggling to follow or join a conversation.
6. Misplacing Items - Putting things in unusual places and losing the ability to retrace steps.
7. Withdrawal from Work or Social Activities - Avoiding hobbies and social engagements.
Importance of Early Detection:
Early detection of Alzheimer’s can lead to better management of the disease. It allows individuals and families to:
• Plan for the Future: Make informed decisions about care and finances.
• Access Treatment Options: Early intervention can slow progression and improve quality of life.
• Increase Support: Connect with resources and support networks.
Did You Know?
• Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
• It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.
• Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s.
Let’s raise our voices, share this information, and support those affected by Alzheimer’s. Together, we can make a difference! 💜
