This year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being healthy, we think of their external physical health. However, officials with the Alzheimer's Association want to remind everyone that mental health is just as important. Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month began to raise awareness of various brain diseases, educate communities about their effects, and provide support to individuals and families struggling with this condition.
Brain disorders come in several forms. Dementia is the general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Additionally, Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Read the full article. | 
