Today, landmarks around the world will be lit up teal as advocates globally work to raise awareness — throughout this entire month — about Alzheimer’s disease.
Light the World in Teal is an annual effort spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) during each year’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which in the U.S. has been officially observed every November since the early 1980s. In addition to lighting up buildings and monuments, the AFA is encouraging advocates to dress in teal — Team AFA T-shirts are right now on sale on the nonprofit’s website — and to help spread the word in their communities and online. The foundation is offering graphics and other resources to help community members raise awareness on social media.
Throughout the month, the AFA and other advocacy groups will also host events to raise funds, educate, and bring the community together. On Friday, Nov. 6, the foundation is hosting a webinar to provide practical support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. The webinar will feature Christina Chen, MD, a specialist in geriatrics and palliative care at Mayo Clinic, and registration is available online.
The next day, Saturday, Nov. 7, the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) will host the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on its campus — with dozens of others held across the country. This year, for the first time, the ULM event is being run in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.
“We are excited that the Walk to Alzheimer’s is on ULM’s campus this year and are looking forward to this collaboration,” Renee Calloway, walk manager of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, said in a university press release detailing the event.
“The Monroe and West Monroe Community has a long tradition of supporting meaningful causes, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is no exception,” Calloway said. “Year after year, individuals, businesses, and organizations come together to make a difference. Their collective dedication helps fuel critical Alzheimer’s care, support, and research while demonstrating the strength and heart of this remarkable community.”
Carrie L. Castille, ULM’s president, added: “We are honored to join with the Alzheimer’s Association to host this important and meaningful event on our campus. As our university helps train the next generation of healthcare providers, we understand the necessity of educating the community about Alzheimer’s and dementia, coming together to help fight this disease, and supporting the patients and families who are living through it.”
Events slated throughout this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Later in the month, on Nov. 9, the AFA will be hosting an in-person event for veterans in Amityville, New York. On Nov. 18, the foundation will host an educational event in Nashville, Tennessee. In Philadelphia, on Nov. 21, representatives of the AFA will be competing in a run to raise funds for the organization.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. According to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation — which is also fundraising throughout November — more than 6 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly twice that many are caring for someone with the disease.
“Together we can make Alzheimer’s nothing but a memory,” the Fisher Center states on its webpage, noting its research efforts toward disease prevention.
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