Alzheimer’s Association promoting brain health, awareness this June

Emily Burris

June 21, 2024 at 11:29 AM·1 min read

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness month. It’s a time to recognize to take charge of your brain health and join the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 80,000 Oregonians live with the disease, with more than 170,000 caring for them.

Hudson S. Tyler is marketing and communications manager with the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington. He joined AM Extra in studio to discuss the impacts of Alzheimer’s, ways to promote better brain health, as well as the future of research and treatment for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

To learn more about Alzheimer’s and to register for an upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s later this year, go to alz.org

Watch the full interview in the video above.

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