Kokomo observes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
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Kokomo will turn purple in June. Not literally, of course, but that color holds special meaning this month, as June has been declared Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
Mayor Tyler Moore was joined by a small group of caregivers, advocates, and firefighters on June 2 to commemorate the efforts being made address the debilitating neurological diseases that affect people and their families in Kokomo and across the nation. And since purple is the color chosen to represent the cause, the mayor and many of those in attendance wore the color to show support.
The city also has allowed the placement of colorful pinwheels at its fire stations and in Millennium Park next to City Hall. And Moore issued a proclamation before those assembled in front of Fire Station No. 1 in downtown.
“There's already awareness being raised at each of our fire stations,” said Moore. “We are already representing and donning the flower pinwheels representing Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. In order to support that and to continue to raise awareness in the city, we will ‘turn the city purple’ again for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.”
Moore then issued his proclamation, declaring June 2025 for the cause.
“Alzheimer's disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States, currently impacting more than 12 million Americans, including approximately 121,000 Hoosiers,” stated Moore. “The demands of caregiving for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease continue to grow, with more than 216,000 family members and family members and friends in Indiana alone providing an estimated 322 million hours of unpaid care annually.
“The physical, emotional and financial challenges faced by Dementia Caregivers are profound, and studies have estimated billions of dollars in costs borne by patients and families nationwide. Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease are essential, with research indicating that timely intervention can lead to significant health care and long-term care savings.
“The city of Kokomo commends the Alzheimer's Association for its continued leadership in raising awareness, advancing early detection, supporting affected individuals and families and investing in critical research to combat https://www.alz.orgAlzheimer's disease and other dementias.”
The mayor also urged all citizens to help raise awareness and support the organizations that provide care and resources for patients and caregivers. For more information about these neurological afflictions, the efforts made to combat them, and ways for people to help, visit www.alz.org.