Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is dedicated in the whole month of June according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The color purple is used to show awareness of these diseases that affect the brain. On June 21^st of every year, it is encouraged to wear purple, to place a purple light on your front porch, and to take the Purple Pledge. In this way more people will be aware and to raise funds to prevent, to cure, and to slow down these diseases that affect the brain. Also, you can write your own experiences about these diseases or you can change your profile photo to purple on social media.

Furthermore, you can give support to a caregiver, to the families, and to the people that are going through the process of Alzheimer’s or other diseases that affect the brain. There is still no cure for these diseases. Yet, there is still hope that someday these diseases will be slowed down, prevented, or cured. In the meantime, doctors recommend to exercise, to have a healthy balanced diet, to have hobbies, to get enough sleep, and to socialize with family and friends. Here are more resources about Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

13 Ways to Honor Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: 
https://www.leisurecare.com/resources/alzheimers-awareness-month/

Alzheimers and Brain Awareness Month: 
https://healthybrains.org/alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month/

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month: 
https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp#takeAction

5 Brain Exercises to Strengthen Your Mind:
https://www.verywellmind.com/brain-exercises-to-strengthen-your-mind-2795039

Brain Exercises for the Memory: 
https://www.everydayhealth.com/longevity/mental-fitness/brain-exercises-for-memory.aspx

Brain Quotes: 
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/brain-quotes/

*Free Purple Ribbon Clip Art:
https://www.kisspng.com/png-purple-ribbon-paper-awareness-ribbon-clip-art-purp-824943/

* Photo from my personal collection