Friday Five – Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. This week’s Friday Five offers some easy ways you can help raise awareness, show support, and fight Alzheimer’s disease!
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Resources
Check out the information and resources from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
➡️ November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Let’s raise awareness, support those affected, and work toward a future where Alzheimer’s no longer steals memories.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/VStdg75nxy#alzheimers #dementia #alzfoundation #alzfdn pic.twitter.com/hYnZUa5ie5— Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (@alzfdn) November 7, 2024
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Part of healthy aging is staying on top of any changes in your body and mind that could make it harder to live an active life. That’s why it’s important to address one change that isn’t a natural part of aging: memory loss. If you’re often lost in conversations, struggling with names, or constantly losing things, these may be signs of a condition called dementia. The National Council on Aging provides a wealth of information about dementia.
Speaking of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth:
While there’s no cure for #Dementia, early diagnosis allows time to plan for a better quality of life.Find out more. 🩵👇#TealforAlz #AFAlighttheworldinteal https://t.co/JyNAkjW8hz
— National Council on Aging (@NCOAging) November 16, 2024
What Is Alzheimer’s? How Is It Treated?
It may be easy to brush off misplacing your dog’s leash before a walk or forgetting the rules of a card game. But when moments of forgetfulness regularly make it hard to do daily tasks, it may be a sign of more serious memory loss triggered by Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about all things Alzheimer’s from the NCOA.
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. In recognition of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, get the facts on this disease that impacts nearly 7 million Americans.👇#TealforAlz #Alzfdnhttps://t.co/TlOCquBDu8
— National Council on Aging (@NCOAging) November 16, 2024
Get a Free Virtual Memory Screening
Memory screenings are an important part of a good health and wellness routine. Through its National Memory Screening Program, AFA allows individuals to receive free, one-on-one, confidential memory screenings from a qualified professional in a virtual format using their computer, smartphone, or tablet.
10 Steps for Healthy Aging
In honor of #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, take charge of your brain and body health with these simple tips inspired by the @alzfdn.
Healthy habits today lead to a brighter tomorrow. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/y0REJgB2bE
— WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (@WVURNI) November 21, 2024
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