 1. Junis Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. It involves a loss of cognitive functioning, as Alzheimer's kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain. It affects one's ability to remember, think and plan. Ultimately, those with a disease will lose their ability to recognize loved ones, communicate, and care for themselves. Dementia is a major public health issue that devastates families across the world and costs our global community billions of dollars. Worldwide, there are an estimated 47 million people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and without a change, these numbers are expected to grow to 76 million by 2030. Funds are needed to support those who have family members with dementia, care for dementia sufferers, and research into dementia and Alzheimer's. So, during the month of June, the Alzheimer's Association asks people around the world to wear purple and raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Your organization can raise awareness and encourage support for the Alzheimer's Association by joining their purple campaign in the following ways. Educate your employees about Alzheimer's. Go purple on social media. Turn your office purple or create a purple-themed cafeteria. Encouraged employees to wear purple. Launch a purple product. Host a purple with a purpose event. Alzheimer's End. Brain Awareness Month is an opportunity for people to take action to help raise awareness of this debilitating disease.