Take action this World Alzheimers Month
September is World Alzheimers Month.
Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia.
Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, 4 out of 5 of us known or have known someone living with dementia. Dementia is something that affects almost all of us at some point.
Here are some ways you can get involved this September.
Move for Dementia
Grab your trainers, your bike, or your dancing shoes because Move for Dementia is back! Get moving and stay active by setting a movement challenge, either solo or in a team. Register today and join the movement.
Wear Purple
Don your best purple threads on World Alzheimers Day (21st September). On the day, be sure to share a photo of your purple outfits and tag your social media photos and posts with #WearPurple and #WorldAlzMonth.
Join a local event
Get in touch with your local organisation to find out what they’ve got planned for September!
Watch: Brain health - Behind the science
The human brain is considered to be more complex than any other known structure in the universe. So it’s really important that we do everything we can to look after it. Watch our webinar to find out everything you need to know about ways to help keep our brains healthy.