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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

 The TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, an annual campaign occurring in November, holds particular significance due to its alignment with the declaration made by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1983. President Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month with the aim of fostering awareness and catalyzing action against Alzheimer's disease, which stands as the most prevalent cause of dementia among older adults.

This campaign takes on greater urgency in light of statistics presented by the Alzheimer's Association's 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report. This report indicates that an estimated 6.5 million Americans are grappling with Alzheimer's disease in the year 2022, constituting 10.7% of individuals aged 65 and older. Alarmingly, projections suggest that this number will surge to 12.7 million Americans aged 65 and older by the year 2050.

In the state of Texas, the impact of Alzheimer's disease is poised to be particularly profound, with projections indicating a staggering 22.5% increase in the number of individuals aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia. Moreover, the disease ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, assuming an even more prominent position as the fifth leading cause of death among individuals aged 65 and older.

The TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month serves as a platform to confront these daunting statistics, rallying communities, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals alike. By disseminating accurate information, dispelling myths, offering support, and fostering research, this campaign strives to inspire collective action in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and to ultimately improve the quality of life for those affected by this relentless condition.

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2024 National Alzheimer's Disease and Awareness Month Events

Care Partner Academy
“Caregiving and Legal Issues: How to Stay Ahead of the Game”
Lee Franks, J.D., Law Offices of Lee Franks
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
6630 Quaker Ave, Suite E,
Lubbock, Texas 79413

Research Presentation
“Neurodegeneration Research: Crossing Borders for Equity”
Damali Martin, Ph.D., MPH,
Chief, Population Studies and Genetics Branch 
Division of Neuroscience National Institute on Aging,
National Institute of Health
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
TTUHSC TBA

 

 

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Symposium 
“Focusing on the Caregiver”
Allison Applebaum, Ph.D., 
Founding Director, Caregivers Clinic, 
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
2521 17th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79409
*RSVP for Continental Breakfast and lunch by November 13th, 2024
*Various community vendors will be in attendance and Local Panel with resources

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Call (806)-743-7821 to schedule a FREE Dementia Live Session

Previous Symposium Presentations

Click "Watch Here", in the section below to watch previous GIA Alzheimer's Awareness Month Symposium presentations.

 

Previous National Alzheimer's Disease and Awareness Month Events

 

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6630 Quaker Ave, Suite E, Lubbock TX 79413

806.743.7821

GIA@TTUHSC.EDU

 

 

Got Questions?

We're here to help. Contact us if you have questions.

6630 Quaker Ave Suite E

Lubbock TX 79413

806.743.7821

GIA@TTUHSC.EDU