June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, highlighted by The Longest Day event, which honors caregivers and those living with memory loss. In New York, Loretto’s Heritage memory care facility employs a Montessori-style approach to dementia care, focusing on purposeful tasks and emotional connection to help residents maintain identity and community. Activities like knitting and setting the table serve as meaningful, brain-stimulating roles that foster joy and confidence despite cognitive decline.
Experts stress that lifestyle factors such as adequate sleep, a healthy diet, and social engagement are crucial for reducing dementia risk and supporting brain health. Reflecting this community spirit, Lysander Park will host a pickleball fundraiser on The Longest Day, where a $20 donation for open play benefits the Alzheimer’s Association, raising awareness and support as dementia diagnoses continue to rise with an aging population.
