{"id":11220,"date":"2026-05-26T10:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/alzheimers-brain-awareness-month-june\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:06:18","slug":"alzheimers-brain-awareness-month-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/alzheimers-brain-awareness-month-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Civitas Is Dedicated to Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11220\" class=\"elementor elementor-11220\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66b6c42 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66b6c42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d17f270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d17f270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Summer brings long days filled with outdoor gatherings, family reunions, and celebrations marking the season. These warm months create memories we carry forward for years. We remember backyard barbecues with neighbors, vacation adventures with grandchildren, and quiet evenings watching sunsets with the people we love most.<\/p><p>Preserving these memories requires protecting brain health throughout our lives.<\/p><p>June serves as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/abam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month<\/a>, offering opportunities to learn about cognitive wellness, recognize early warning signs, and support millions of individuals and families navigating memory challenges.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_11224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11224\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-11224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/alz-brain-awareness.webp\" alt=\"Civitas | Alzheimer's Awareness Month\" width=\"1200\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/alz-brain-awareness.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/alz-brain-awareness-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/alz-brain-awareness-1024x593.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/alz-brain-awareness-768x445.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Civitas Senior Living honors Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month through specialized memory care in The Cottage, fundraising events, and education supporting brain health.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Alzheimer\u2019s Association designates the week around June 21 as <a href=\"https:\/\/events.alz.org\/event\/dowhatyoulove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do What You Love to End ALZ<\/a> (formerly The Longest Day). This symbolic time, with the most light, encourages communities nationwide to host fundraising events that raise awareness of Alzheimer\u2019s and support research while honoring those experiencing cognitive changes.<\/p><h2>Understanding Alzheimer\u2019s and Brain Health<\/h2><p>Over 7 million Americans have Alzheimer\u2019s, with nearly 13 million family caregivers providing support. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/facts-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These numbers<\/a> continue rising as our population ages, making awareness and early recognition increasingly important.<\/p><p>Alzheimer\u2019s affects memory, thinking, and behavior in progressive ways. Early stages bring occasional forgetfulness and mild confusion. Middle stages bring pronounced changes that require daily assistance. In the late stages, comprehensive support is needed for all activities.<\/p><p>Early warning signs include:<\/p><ul><li>Memory loss disrupting daily life<\/li><li>Challenges planning or solving problems<\/li><li>Difficulty completing familiar tasks<\/li><li>Confusion about time or place<\/li><li>Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships<\/li><li>Problems with words in speaking or writing<\/li><li>Misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps<\/li><li>Decreased judgment<\/li><li>Withdrawal from work or social activities<\/li><li>Changes in mood and personality<\/li><\/ul><p>Recognizing these signs early allows families to seek assessment, plan proactively, and access support before crisis situations force rushed decisions.<\/p><h2>The Impact on Individuals and Families<\/h2><p>Alzheimer\u2019s changes not just memory but entire family dynamics. Caregivers balance work responsibilities, their own families, and increasing care demands as cognitive challenges progress.<\/p><p>Over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/senior-living-data\/caregiver-burnout-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">75% of caregivers<\/a> report experiencing burnout. Many delay their own medical care, experience depression and anxiety, and feel isolated from friends and activities they once enjoyed. The emotional toll affects everyone who witnesses loved ones changing.<\/p><p>Yet early education and appropriate senior care for Alzheimer\u2019s can significantly improve outcomes. Understanding what to expect, accessing resources, and knowing when specialized support becomes necessary help families navigate this journey with greater confidence.<\/p><h2>Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle Choices<\/h2><p>While no guaranteed prevention exists, research suggests certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-brain-function-for-seniors\/\">lifestyle factors<\/a> support brain health and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.<\/p><p>Brain-healthy habits include:<\/p><ul><li>Staying mentally active through reading, puzzles, and learning new skills<\/li><li>Maintaining physical activity with regular exercise appropriate for ability levels<\/li><li>Following heart-healthy eating patterns emphasizing vegetables, fruits, and whole grains<\/li><li>Prioritizing quality sleep supporting memory consolidation<\/li><li>Managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol<\/li><li>Staying socially connected through relationships and community involvement<\/li><li>Protecting the head from injury through appropriate precautions<\/li><\/ul><p>These choices benefit overall well-being while supporting cognitive function throughout aging.<\/p><h2>Ways to Participate in Alzheimer\u2019s Awareness Month<\/h2><p>The Alzheimer\u2019s Association provides opportunities for everyone to contribute during Alzheimer\u2019s Awareness Month.<\/p><p>Participation options include:<\/p><ul><li>Wearing purple throughout June, showing solidarity<\/li><li>Sharing information on social media using #ENDALZ<\/li><li>Finding a Do What You Love to End ALZ event near you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/get-involved-now\/fundraising_events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attend or volunteer<\/a><\/li><li>Donating to support research and family services<\/li><li>Learning warning signs and sharing knowledge with others<\/li><li>Advocating for policies supporting those affected by Alzheimer\u2019s<\/li><\/ul><p>These actions raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advance research toward better treatments and eventual cures.<\/p><h2>Alzheimer\u2019s Care at Civitas Senior Living<\/h2><p>When caring for a loved one with memory loss becomes overwhelming, families don\u2019t have to navigate this journey alone. Civitas Senior Living takes Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month seriously through year-round commitment to specialized memory support and compassionate partnership with families.<\/p><p>Our memory care neighborhoods, called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/living-options\/memory-care\/\">The Cottage<\/a>, provide purpose-built spaces designed specifically for Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia, featuring:<\/p><ul><li>24-hour trained teams who understand how cognitive challenges change daily experiences<\/li><li>Protected spaces<\/li><li>Structured routines<\/li><li>Cognitive programming honoring individual abilities and histories<\/li><li>Days filled with purpose and connection<\/li><\/ul><p>We understand that dementia changes how people experience the world, and our approach adapts communication and activities accordingly. Families discover that professional dementia care often strengthens rather than diminishes their relationships with loved ones. When trained teams handle daily care needs, family members return to being daughters, sons, and spouses rather than exhausted caregivers.<\/p><p>Every June, many Civitas Senior Living <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/our-communities\/\">communities<\/a> host purple-themed parties, memory walks, benefit concerts, and educational sessions for families. These events build awareness while demonstrating our commitment to those experiencing cognitive challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde1be0 blog-80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"dde1be0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=2r8DLDm_LdM&quot;,&quot;show_image_overlay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;image_overlay&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\\\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/53\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/civitas-petes-miracle-moment-video-thumbnail.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:11223,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Civitas | Pete&#039;s Miracle Moment Video&quot;,&quot;source&quot;:&quot;library&quot;},&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/the-avenues-of-fort-bend\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/civitas-petes-miracle-moment-video-thumbnail.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed-play\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play Video about Civitas | Pete&#039;s Miracle Moment Video\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54be12f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54be12f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Last year, one community incorporated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/signature-programs\/miracle-moments\/\">Miracle Moment<\/a> around a resident with a lifelong passion for vintage automobiles. The team organized a classic car show, inviting local collectors to display vehicles throughout the community. The resident spent hours sharing automotive knowledge with visitors, reliving memories connected to different eras and models. This event raised funds for Alzheimer\u2019s research while honoring individual interests and creating joy.<\/p><p>We work to simplify the journey to memory care through education, support, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/moving\/\">compassionate guidance<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba9c1a8 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"ba9c1a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-195' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-46b5c0c\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-46b5c0c uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6a214992015e2\">What is Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Brain Awareness Month occurs every June, focusing attention on Alzheimer\u2019s and brain health. The month encourages learning warning signs, supporting research, reducing stigma, and honoring those affected. The Do What You Love to End ALZ events are the signature fundraising opportunities supporting the Alzheimer\u2019s Association.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e1b65a3\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e1b65a3 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6a2149920164a\">How can I tell if memory changes are normal aging or something more serious?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Normal aging might include occasionally forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later. Warning signs include memory loss disrupting daily life, difficulty completing familiar tasks, confusion about time or place, and changes in judgment or decision-making. Consult healthcare providers about concerning patterns for professional assessment.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-b6a65e3\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-b6a65e3 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6a2149920167d\">What support exists for families caring for someone with Alzheimer\u2019s?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The Alzheimer\u2019s Association provides 24-hour helpline support, educational resources, local support groups, and care consultation. Senior care communities specializing in memory support offer respite care, adult day programs, and residential memory care options. Early access to resources helps families get support before reaching crisis points.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83378ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83378ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Honoring Minds and Memories<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nAlzheimer\u2019s &#038; Brain Awareness Month reminds us that cognitive health matters throughout life. Understanding warning signs, supporting brain-healthy habits, and accessing appropriate care when needed improve outcomes for millions experiencing memory challenges. This June, we honor those affected while advancing awareness and support.\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Learn About Memory Care<\/h2>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Civitas Senior Living<\/a> to learn how our memory care neighborhoods support individuals and families experiencing cognitive challenges. Discover how specialized training, structured routines, and compassionate approaches honor dignity while providing appropriate assistance.<\/em>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer brings long days filled with outdoor gatherings, family reunions, and celebrations marking the season. 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