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    Our Awareness Initiatives

    Our Awareness Initiatives

    Nationwide initiatives from the Alzheimer’s Association help raise concern and awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia, and move people to take action in the fight against the disease.

    Some Things Come with Age: Warning Signs

    A new PSA from the Alzheimer's Association and the Ad Council seeks to educate pre-care partners, especially within the Black community, about the subtle signs of cognitive and behavior changes that aren’t normal aspects of aging.
    Know the 10 Signs

    Generation Hope

    Join Generation Hope to keep the momentum going for Alzheimer's research, treatments, care and support. Together, we can end Alzheimer's and dementia. 
    Hope Starts Here

    Hopeful Together

    Early detection offers significant benefits. Hopeful Together gives people the tools and resources they need to notice the early signs of dementia and start the conversation with their loved one.

    Learn to Start the Conversation

    The First Survivor

    No one survives Alzheimer's disease. But someday, that will change. The First Survivor reflects the hope and progress that is achieved through the action of our supporters and the Association's leadership.
    Be Part of the First Survivor Story

    Celebrity Champions

    Actors, musicians and athletes are using their platforms to amplify the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias and share personal stories of their connection to the disease.
    Meet Our Celebrity Champions

    END ALZ Day is April 17

    END ALZ Day is a powerful day of unity, hope and fundraising action that prioritizes brain health and the fight to end Alzheimer’s and dementia.
    Unite to Fight Alzheimer's

    June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

    Led by a star-studded lineup of celebrities who share why they’re passionate about “going purple,” Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is dedicated to encouraging a global conversation about the brain and dementia.
    Go Purple This June

    September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day

    World Alzheimer's Day and World Alzheimer's Month in September are global efforts to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
    Support World Alzheimer’s Day

    November is National Caregivers Month

    Each November, the Alzheimer's Association offers support and pays tribute to the nation's caregivers in thanks for their dedication, selflessness and strength in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
    Honor a Caregiver

    Music Moments

    Music Moments explores the emotional connection between music and life’s important moments to reach new audiences and spark conversation about Alzheimer’s.
    Read the Stories Behind the Music

    Unforgettable

    Unforgettable highlights the experiences of Black families facing Alzheimer’s. Explore the film’s national reach and how to bring this story to your community.
    Learn More About Unforgettable

    Memories of My Grandfather

    "Memories of My Grandfather" is a mini telenovela designed to spark dialogue about Alzheimer’s in Hispanic communities. Through the story of a multigenerational U.S. Hispanic family, it encourages open conversations about memory loss, diagnosis and caregiving, and is available in English and Spanish.
    Watch Memories of My Grandfather