University of North Carolina Athletics
Educate and Advocate: Alzheimer's Awareness
December 30, 2020 | Women's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Throughout the 2020-21 campaign, the UNC women's basketball team will highlight various causes, dedicating the season to advocating for and bringing awareness to issues that are near and dear to the Tar Heel student-athletes and coaching staff.
Alzheimer's, a progressive and irreversible disease that destroys memory and other mental functions that are important for daily life. There is currently no cure, but early detection of Alzheimer's can ensure early treatments that may temporarily slow down the worsening of symptoms.
Some facts about Alzheimer's:
• In North Carolina, almost 5,000 people died from Alzheimer's in 2018, and currently more than 180,000 people in the state are living with the disease. (alz.org)
• The primary risk factors for Alzheimer's are age, genetics and family history of the disease. Age is the greatest risk factor – in the U.S., one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's dementia. (alz.org)
• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's:
(alz.org)
You can help by advocating for a cure, volunteering your time to bring awareness and offer support, and donating to benefit research and resources.
The following organizations offer opportunities to make an impact.
• Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
• National Institute of Aging
• Alzheimer's Association
• UNC School of Medicine
Together we can raise awareness of Alzheimer's and work toward finding a cure.
Alzheimer's, a progressive and irreversible disease that destroys memory and other mental functions that are important for daily life. There is currently no cure, but early detection of Alzheimer's can ensure early treatments that may temporarily slow down the worsening of symptoms.
Some facts about Alzheimer's:
• In North Carolina, almost 5,000 people died from Alzheimer's in 2018, and currently more than 180,000 people in the state are living with the disease. (alz.org)
• The primary risk factors for Alzheimer's are age, genetics and family history of the disease. Age is the greatest risk factor – in the U.S., one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's dementia. (alz.org)
• 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's:
(alz.org)
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
- Challenges in planning or solving problems.
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
- Confusion with time or place.
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
- New problems with words in speaking or writing.
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
- Decreased or poor judgement.
- Withdrawal from work or social activities.
- Changes in mood and personality.
You can help by advocating for a cure, volunteering your time to bring awareness and offer support, and donating to benefit research and resources.
The following organizations offer opportunities to make an impact.
• Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
• National Institute of Aging
• Alzheimer's Association
• UNC School of Medicine
Together we can raise awareness of Alzheimer's and work toward finding a cure.
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