05/19/2026
This week, 18 May - 22 May 2026, marks Dementia Awareness Week. An opportunity to raise awareness and support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Dementia affects millions of individuals and families, often in ways we don't see. This week, let's raise awareness, reduce the stigma, and support those living with dementia and their caregivers. Patience and meaningful understanding can significantly improve the quality of life for the person with dementia and the caregiver.
If you can't sit with the person who has dementia, support the caregiver. Ask if they need anything, whether it's a meal, a plate of homemade cookies, or taking out the trash. Those simple things can help so much!
Here at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, we are dedicated to fostering supportive environments. By raising dementia awareness, we can build more informed, compassionate, and supportive communities for students and families, as well as for the surrounding communities.
We all can make a difference in the lives of others.
This year's focus is on improving dementia diagnosis, with 1 in 3 people living with dementia currently undiagnosed. Early recognition has never been more important.
https://www.alz.org/
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=19557&pg=entry
