The Historic Old Capitol glowed a bright purple Tuesday in honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Michelle Branham with the Alzheimer’s Association says there’s a purpose behind casting the purple light on Florida’s Old Capitol building.
“We were whispering the words, and we weren’t really speaking it in a loud voice so that we could have the conversations that we need to have on a legislative level, a cultural level, and a state level that will help us one day, it’s the mission of our organization, to not only treat Alzheimer’s it’s to end it. And, I think going purple begs us to have these conversations,” said Branham.
In addition to raising awareness about the disease that’s the sixth leading cause of death in the U-S, reducing the risk of having Alzheimer’s is also emphasized.
“By staying mentally active, physically active, certainly eating heart-healthy diet, you know, exercising…so, I think it’s a lifestyle choice that they have seen may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, and I think that’s a very important piece of research that’s come out,” added Branham.
Branham also urges Floridians to wear purple this Sunday as part of a fundraising event called the "Longest Day" that spotlights the tough journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.
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