06/16/2026
🧠 MYTH vs. FACT: Alzheimer’s Disease
One of the biggest misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease is that it’s simply a normal part of aging.
❌ MYTH: Alzheimer’s is a normal part of getting older.
✅ FACT: Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. While age is the greatest risk factor, Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging.
Understanding the facts can help reduce stigma, encourage earlier diagnosis, and ensure individuals and families receive the support they deserve.
💜 This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, take a moment to learn the signs, share accurate information, and support those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Knowledge leads to understanding. Understanding leads to compassion.