{"id":814,"date":"2026-06-01T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askneurology.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/awareness-month-event-has-new-name-do-what-you-love-to-end-alzheimers\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T15:45:47","slug":"awareness-month-event-has-new-name-do-what-you-love-to-end-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askneurology.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/awareness-month-event-has-new-name-do-what-you-love-to-end-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Awareness month event has new name: Do What You Love to End Alzheimer\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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June is Alzheimer\u2019s & Brain Awareness Month<\/a>, and the Alzheimer\u2019s Association<\/a> is holding a wide range of events to raise funds to fuel research and promote awareness of Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a> and other forms of dementia.<\/p>\n

According to the association\u2019s website,\u00a0more than 7 million people<\/a> are living<\/span>\u00a0with Alzheimer\u2019s in the U.S, a number that is projected to rise to almost 13 million by 2050. Although a few treatments<\/a> to slow Alzheimer\u2019s progression have recently been approved in the U.S., there remains no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s, and many other forms of dementia lack any treatment options whatsoever. That\u2019s why, each June, the association works to raise awareness and fund research to support its quest to bring about a world without these diseases.<\/p>\n

Over the course of June (and throughout the rest of the year, the association will host many\u00a0events<\/a> aimed at providing support and education for people living with Alzheimer\u2019s, as well as fundraising events. There will be virtual information events<\/a> throughout the month offering practical advice on topics such as physical activity and nutrition. On June 10, the association is partnering with other groups on an in-person awareness event<\/a>\u00a0at the University of Florida.<\/p>\n

As in years past<\/a>, the capstone of awareness month will be observed on June 21, the summer solstice \u2014 the day with the longest sunlight in the northern hemisphere. Previously, June 21 was the day of a campaign dubbed The Longest Day<\/a>, and the association encouraged community members to attend events and fundraise however they could. This year, the June 21 event still retains the same overarching goal, but it\u2019s been rebranded with a new name: Do What You Love to End ALZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new name captures what makes the event so powerful \u2014 its flexibility, personalization and the emotional connection that draws people to their passion. It\u2019s simple, clear and easy to share \u2014 all while staying true to the spirit of the original event,\u201d according to an association webpage<\/a>. It encourages community members to \u201cselect an activity, pick a date and fundraise for a future without Alzheimer\u2019s and all other dementia.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n June 6, 2025<\/span>
\n\t\t News<\/a><\/span>
\n\t\t by Marisa Wexler, MS<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n

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Alzheimer\u2019s Association urging \u2018action now\u2019 for awareness month<\/h3>\n

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\u2018People are looking for clear, credible guidance they can trust\u2019<\/h3>\n

In addition to various events, the association is calling on community members to spread the word on social media using the hashtag #ENDALZ, and to deck themselves out in purple \u2014 the color chosen to represent Alzheimer\u2019s awareness.<\/p>\n

The association also recently launched a new initiative called (re)think your brain, which aims to translate scientific research into practical steps that patients can take to support brain health in their day-to-day life.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are looking for clear, credible guidance they can trust,\u201d Joanne Pike, president and CEO of the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, said in a press release<\/a>. \u201cAs a global leader in Alzheimer\u2019s and brain health, we have a responsibility to translate the latest science into guidance people can act on, and (re)think your brain is how we\u2019re helping people take control of their brain health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pike noted that, in recent years, research into how lifestyle factors affect brain health has advanced substantially.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvidence shows that behaviors like physical activity, diet, and cognitive engagement may play a meaningful role in reducing\u202fdementia risk. The opportunity now\u202fis helping people apply that science in ways that are practical and sustainable,\u201d Pike said.\u00a0\u201cThe good news is that people are motivated. In our recent survey, 73% of adults said they are interested in programs that support brain health. That\u2019s why we are focused on delivering trusted, science-backed resources that help people take action earlier and support their brain health over time. You don\u2019t have to do everything at once. You just have to start.\u201d<\/p>\n

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