June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Take Charge of Your Brain Health Today

Whatever your age, now is the right time to take actions that help promote a healthy brain. Get familiar with brain health and learn what steps you can take if you or someone you love has memory concerns.

Incorporate some or all of these 10 Healthy Habits into your life and share them with someone you know.

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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

Learn the differences between warning signs of Alzheimer's and typical age-related changes.

Know the 10 Signs

The Importance of Early Detection and Diagnosis

Don't hesitate to contact your doctor if you have memory concerns. An early diagnosis of Alzheimer's offers a range of benefits, including greater access to treatment options.

Learn About the Benefits

10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others

It can be hard to know what to do if you notice changes in someone close to you. Use this guide to start a conversation and plan next steps.

Be Prepared

Go Purple to Raise Awareness

Purple is the official color of the Alzheimer's movement. Wear and share purple throughout June to spread awareness and invite others to join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

#ENDALZ

Share Your Story

Use #ENDALZ and share why you raise awareness for Alzheimer’s.

Join the Conversation

Wear Purple

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Celebrity Champions Who Are Going Purple

“The fact that you can be overwhelmed with the sense of responsibility, to accept the changes, to accept the fact there is no cure, I wish I had learned those things earlier.”
Marlee Matlin, actor

“When my grandmother developed Alzheimer’s, I didn’t understand much about the disease. I wish I would’ve known more. But now I know that the Alzheimer’s Association can help.”
Rachel Lindsay, media personality

"Be with the person [living with the disease], wherever they are that day."
Joel McHale, actor and comedian

“Alzheimer’s is a huge thing for a family to deal with. Take a deep breath and remember it’s OK to not be OK all the time.”
Scarlet Envy, performer

“Now that I have opened up publicly about my family's battle with his disease, I want to encourage others to do the same.”
Crystal Kung Minkoff, actor

“Today, I remember the things he couldn’t, the memories from my childhood and growing up. Te amo, Papi.”
Chris Garcia, comedian

"I feel really hopeful about what's to come and I'm so appreciative of the Alzheimer's Association for all the work that they do."
Desi Lydic, actor and comedian

“Alzheimer's is very unexpected, but it definitely has taught me to just live in the moment and enjoy each day with my loved one.”
Brandee Evans, actor

"My hope is that we find some answers fast and we stop this disease in its tracks."
Kate Flannery, actor

“Being present when I was with [my grandmother] was the best way to show respect for her and everything that she’d done.”
Laurie Hernandez, professional gymnast

“Alzheimer's is a harrowing journey, but there are moments of grace and poetry where for a moment, the person you love makes themselves visible."
Peter Gallagher, actor

“My dad has me and I have him. We are taking this journey together.”
Yvette Nicole Brown, actor

Oscar Nunez, actor and longtime #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion, raises Alzheimer's awareness for his dad and grandmother.

“It’s OK to be vulnerable, open and honest about what happens when someone you love has dementia.”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actor

“When we talk about how we are facing this disease, it helps us feel less alone.”
Jeff Henderson, Olympic gold medalist, track and field

“Caregivers are just amazing angels. I am in awe of their ability to do the job of taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s.”
Rita Wilson, actor

“It’s important to know that you’re not alone. We are all in this together and are here for you.”
David Hyde Pierce, actor

“I think we are on the precipice. Alzheimer's [research] is right there at the forefront of exciting, hopeful discovery.”
Diana Nyad, athlete

Get Involved

Everyone has a role to play in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Find the event, volunteering opportunity or action that works for you.

Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association by participating in an event near you — Walk to End Alzheimer’s^®, The Longest Day^®, Ride to End ALZ^® or RivALZ to End ALZ^™.

Find an Event

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There are many ways to volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association. Help people in your community take steps to reduce their dementia risk and recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s.

Volunteer with Us

Urge lawmakers to pass the bipartisan BOLD Reauthorization Act to continue strengthening the dementia public health infrastructure in communities nationwide.

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June is
Alzheimer's & Brain
Awareness Month

Ways to Promote Brain Health and Join the Fight

Take Charge of Your Brain Health Today

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

The Importance of Early Detection and Diagnosis

10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others

Go Purple to Raise Awareness

Share Your Story

Wear Purple

Celebrity Champions Who Are Going Purple

Get Involved

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