During LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Alzheimer’s Association honors those who are facing dementia and those supporting their friends, family members and communities.
- lrmartin0
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Together, we will share information and resources while lifting up voices to advance health equity.
LGBTQ+ adults living with dementia face unique challenges in accessing support: 40% report that their support networks have become smaller over time, 34% live alone and up to 30% experience lower rates of access to care.
The Alzheimer’s Association encourages members of all communities to promote their brain health.
It’s never too early or late to take charge of your brain health and learn what steps to take if you or someone you love has memory concerns.
Science shows us that adopting healthy habits may help reduce the risk of dementia.
As many as 45% of dementia cases may be attributable to modifiable risk factors, such as high blood pressure and lack of physical activity. Research shows that adopting healthy behaviors — like getting exercise and good quality sleep — may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision-making or simply care about someone living with the disease — the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you.
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to improving public health outcomes for all communities nationwide by reducing risk, expanding early detection and diagnosis, improving safety and quality of care for people living with cognitive impairment, and supporting caregivers’ health and well-being.
The Alzheimer’s Association is available all day, every day, with information, resources and support. Call our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) or visit alz.org/care for guidance across a variety of caregiving topics.
Throughout Illinois, the Alzheimer’s Association hosts support groups for caregivers, families and people living with dementia. To find a safe, confidential and supportive community near you, visit alz.org/Illinois.
There are currently 266,500 people living with Alzheimer's in Illinois and over 314,000 caregivers providing care.
The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates LGBTQ+ champions who are standing up to Alzheimer’s and other dementia in their communities.
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