{"id":433,"date":"2026-09-25T16:01:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T20:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/busharp\/?p=433"},"modified":"2026-09-25T16:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T20:15:29","slug":"september-world-alzheimers-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/busharp\/2026\/09\/25\/september-world-alzheimers-month\/","title":{"rendered":"September is World Alzheimer’s Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

post by BU-SHARP Writing Fellow Lindsay Griesman<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"September is <\/span>World Alzheimer\u2019s Month<\/span><\/a>, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias. Each year, people and organizations around the world come together to learn more about dementia and support those affected by encouraging conversations about diagnosis, care, and research. This year\u2019s campaign highlights the importance of early diagnosis with the theme \u201cThe Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

September 21 marked <\/span>World Alzheimer\u2019s Day<\/span><\/a>, which takes place annually during World Alzheimer\u2019s Month. The day is an opportunity to bring even greater attention to Alzheimer\u2019s and related dementias and to recognize how it affects more than 55 million people worldwide. Globally, organizations mark the day through fundraisers, walks, and other community events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s is a progressive disease that accounts for nearly 60-80% of dementias. According to the Alzheimer\u2019s Association, dementia is a general term for memory loss and other changes in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is important to note, though, that Alzheimer\u2019s is not a normal part of aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While September provides an important opportunity to learn about this disease, awareness does not have to end when the month does. In the United States, one way to continue that momentum is by participating in the <\/span>Walk to End Alzheimer’s<\/span><\/a>, a yearly event organized by the Alzheimer\u2019s Association.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Involved: Walk to End Alzheimer’s<\/h2>\n

This fall, the <\/span>Boston Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span><\/a> is on October 25th. For students and members of the Boston University community and beyond, participating in this walk can be a meaningful way to turn awareness into action. Whether by walking, volunteering, or fundraising, community participation helps keep conversations about Alzheimer\u2019s alive beyond September.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To stay up to date on local research on healthy aging, follow BU-SHARP’s work. Follow us on LinkedIn<\/a> and Bluesky @busharp.bsky.social<\/a>. Click here to sign up for our newsletter<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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