Dementia Society of America® Designates the Month of May as America’s National Dementia Awareness Month™
Summary
This will establish an annual period on the calendar and help drive an intense, national focus on providing education and information that would assist individuals and families facing Dementia.It is believed that more than 9 million Americans live with some form of Dementia today. When all forms of Dementia are combined, it has been estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be the 2nd leading cause of death globally, behind heart disease in high-income countries.“National Dementia Awareness Month in May will be a time of year to turn the spotlight on this condition that impacts so many families. Increased education is vital because Dementia is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and can be subject to stigma, fear, taboo, and apathy. DSA provides an information hotline (1-800-DEMENTIA™), many online resources and an easy-to-use, web-based locator, which can assist families and individuals in finding valuable support near to them. DSA underwrites through its Ginny Gives® Grants Program, non-medical activities focused on: music and singing; dance and movement; the visual arts, touch, and sensory stimulation.