{"id":14536,"date":"2024-09-24T16:49:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/?p=14536"},"modified":"2024-10-01T17:44:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T17:44:57","slug":"world-alzheimers-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/es\/world-alzheimers-month\/","title":{"rendered":"World Alzheimer\u2019s Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Global Campaign for Awareness and Action<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEvery September, World Alzheimer\u2019s Month<\/strong><\/a> is observed to raise awareness about Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other forms of dementia. Launched by Alzheimer\u2019s Disease International (ADI)<\/strong><\/a> in 2012, this campaign highlights the importance of education, early diagnosis, and reducing the stigma associated with dementia.\r\n

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The Global Impact of Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlzheimer\u2019s is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that leads to severe cognitive decline, affecting daily life. Currently, over 55 million people<\/strong> worldwide live with dementia, and this number is expected to triple by 2050<\/strong>. Alzheimer’s disease is a major public health concern, impacting not only those diagnosed but also their families and caregivers, who often face emotional, physical, and financial challenges.\r\n\r\n \r\n

The Goals of World Alzheimer\u2019s Month<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWorld Alzheimer\u2019s Month<\/strong> aims to:\r\n