Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The aim is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that affects over 50 million people internationally and which robs a person of their memory,competency, comprehension and behavioral awareness. There are over 100 forms of dementia, with Alzheimer’s Disease at 50-60% of all cases.

Globally there is a poor understanding and great stigmatization of dementia. This month is an opportunity for sufferers, caretakers and communities to work together raising awareness of the realities of dementia and speak against the stigma and misinformation.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. We believe that engaging diverse perspectives is critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. Underrepresented and underserved communities are disproportionately impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia, and yet are less likely to be diagnosed; less likely to be recruited to participate in research; and less likely to have access to care and support services. This is unacceptable and must change.

We are leading the way by developing strategic partnerships with trusted national and local organizations to create a pathway to greater health equity, mission engagement and inclusion for everyone. We are building an organizational culture of understanding while pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through education and policies. The Association is committed to providing all communities with resources and education to realize our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

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