{"id":9425,"date":"2025-06-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=9425"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T16:45:18","slug":"support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Support, Speak Up, and Show Up: Advocacy Tips for Alzheimer&#8217;s Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>June is Alzheimer\u2019s and Brain Awareness Month\u2014a time to honor the millions of individuals affected by Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other forms of dementia. As the number of people living with Alzheimer\u2019s continues to grow, so does the need for strong, informed advocates who can speak up, take action, and help drive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, learn ways you can advocate for your loved ones with Alzheimer\u2019s, from keeping up to date on care and safety advice to participating in fundraisers and awareness events. Whether you\u2019re a caregiver, family member, friend, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<style>\n.blog-key-takeaways{\nborder-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 20px 60px 10px 50px;\nbox-shadow: 0px 0px 15px -3px #00000029;\n}\n.blog-key-takeaways h3 {\ntext-color: #004976;\n   margin-bottom: 10px;\n    font-size: 24px;\nfont-weight:700;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Educate_yourself\" >Educate yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Speak_up_for_their_needs\" >Speak up for their needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Join_the_Walk_to_End_Alzheimers\" >Join the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Other_ways_to_support_the_cause\" >Other ways to support the cause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#Take_care_of_yourself_too\" >Take care of yourself, too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homewellcares.com\/in-home-care-mi-ann-arbor-mi265\/blogs\/support-speak-up-and-show-up-advocacy-tips-for-alzheimers-awareness-month\/#HomeWell_is_here_to_help\" >HomeWell is here to help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocacy is an important aspect of supporting a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s. It doesn\u2019t have to be a costly donation\u2014showing up with your time and energy is often more than enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are many sports challenges, activities, and events dedicated to raising funds, awareness, and support for those affected by Alzheimer&#8217;s, and the Alzheimer\u2019s Association\u2019s Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s is one of the largest and most widespread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apart from organized fundraising and advocacy events, you can show your loved one your support by educating yourself on their condition, speaking up for them during conversations with their healthcare providers, and remembering to care for yourself along the way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educate-yourself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educate_yourself\"><\/span>Educate yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s begins with understanding the disease itself. Educating yourself can empower you to offer compassionate, informed care while demonstrating to your loved one that you\u2019re committed to helping them. By participating in webinars, workshops, and community events focused on dementia, you can gain insights into the disease\u2019s progression, the behavioral changes you might see, and the emotional challenges your loved one may experience. These programs can also help you connect and build a supportive network with other families in similar circumstances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying informed about the latest treatments, care strategies, and safety tips is equally important. Research on Alzheimer\u2019s is continually advancing, with new findings that can potentially enhance the quality of life for both you and your loved one. Staying educated will not only help boost your confidence in care decisions but also help ensure that your loved one receives the most current and effective support at every stage of their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speak-up-for-their-needs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_up_for_their_needs\"><\/span>Speak up for their needs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking up for a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s is a vital part of being their advocate, especially as their condition progresses and expressing their own needs becomes increasingly difficult. An important way to do this is by maintaining clear and respectful communication with your loved one\u2019s healthcare providers. This process may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asking questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing observations about changes in their behaviors or symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring that all members of their care team are informed about their medical history, routines, and general personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring that their preferences, values, and comfort are prioritized in all their care decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s discussing treatment options, daily routines, or future care planning, you and your family can help preserve your loved one\u2019s dignity and well-being by communicating clearly and openly with their care providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-join-the-walk-to-end-alzheimer-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Join_the_Walk_to_End_Alzheimers\"><\/span>Join the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting a loved one with Alzheimer\u2019s extends beyond day-to-day care. It can also mean standing up for them through advocacy and fundraising efforts that fuel research, support services, and awareness. One powerful way to get involved is by participating in supportive events like the Alzheimer\u2019s Association\u2019s Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held annually in more than 600 communities, these 13-mile walks are some of the world\u2019s largest events dedicated to Alzheimer\u2019s care, support, and research. The Alzheimer\u2019s walk offers participants a sense of solidarity and hope, as walking alongside others who have been affected by the condition is an emotional and empowering experience. It reminds caregivers and families alike that they\u2019re part of a larger movement working toward a cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many HomeWell agencies across the country participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/act.alz.org\/site\/TR?company_id=429049&amp;pg=national_company&amp;pw_id=15048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a>. It\u2019s an important opportunity for HomeWell employees, families, friends, and loved ones to stand together in support of those affected. If you\u2019d like to participate, you can find a walk near you by visiting the Alzheimer\u2019s Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-ways-to-support-the-cause\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_ways_to_support_the_cause\"><\/span>Other ways to support the cause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s is one of the largest Alzheimer\u2019s advocacy events, there are several other fundraisers, challenges, and activities you can participate in, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alzfdn.org\/advocacydays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alzheimer\u2019s Foundation of America (AFA)\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s Advocacy Days<\/strong><\/a>: Typically held in May every year, AFA\u2019s Alzheimer\u2019s Advocacy Days is an event that unites Alzheimer\u2019s care professionals and volunteers across America. Attendees are invited to interact with members of Congress, advocating for public policy advances in Alzheimer\u2019s research, services, and caregiver support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/act.alz.org\/site\/TR?fr_id=18274&amp;pg=informational&amp;sid=31270&amp;s_subsrc=eventpage2025Mar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Longest Day by the Alzheimer\u2019s Association<\/strong><\/a>: This is an annual fundraising event that takes place on June 20<sup>th<\/sup>, the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. Participants can show their support through sports tournaments, card games, parties, baking, and more. Every activity helps raise funds to advance the care and research efforts of the Alzheimer\u2019s Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiasociety.org\/ride-against-dementia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Dementia Society of America\u2019s Ride Against Dementia Challenge<\/strong><\/a>: This is an annual cycling challenge to bike 100 or more miles throughout the month of May. The event helps raise awareness for dementia and helps fund the nonprofit\u2019s research and life enrichment programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Donation opportunities<\/strong>: When attending an event isn\u2019t possible, simply making a donation to any of the above organizations can have a remarkable and meaningful impact. Your contributions help fund programs that provide education, support, and care to millions of individuals living with Alzheimer\u2019s and their families. Remember, whether you fundraise, donate, or spread awareness, every contribution leads us closer to a cure!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-care-of-yourself-too\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_care_of_yourself_too\"><\/span>Take care of yourself, too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While caregiving can be deeply rewarding, it also comes with significant emotional, mental, and physical challenges. That\u2019s why taking care of yourself is one of the most powerful and often overlooked forms of advocacy. When you prioritize your own well-being, you ensure that you have the emotional and physical strength to look after your loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acknowledging the emotional toll, like feelings of grief, frustration, or exhaustion, isn\u2019t a sign of weakness, but a necessary step in addressing your own needs. When you care for yourself, you are better equipped to advocate for your loved one, making your advocacy more sustainable and impactful over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-homewell-is-here-to-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HomeWell_is_here_to_help\"><\/span>HomeWell is here to help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocacy isn\u2019t just about policy\u2014it\u2019s about compassion, connection, and action. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s, every effort brings us closer to a world without this disease. If you think a loved one may need compassionate support while navigating their journey through Alzheimer\u2019s, consider tapping into some extra help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At HomeWell, our trained caregivers are well-equipped to help manage the unpredictable symptoms of Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia while also providing invaluable emotional support and companionship. Give us a call today to find out if our dementia care services are right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9426,"template":"","blog-category":[64],"class_list":["post-9425","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-category-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Support, Speak Up, and Show Up: Advocacy Tips for Alzheimer&#039;s Awareness Month | HomeWell Care Services | Ann Arbor, MI | In-home care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how Alzheimer&#039;s advocacy drives awareness, supports research, and empowers those affected in the fight against the disease.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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