Landmarks light up in teal for Alzheimer’s awareness

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Landmarks internationally lit up within the coloration teal on Thursday in a daylong effort to lift consciousness for Alzheimer’s illness.

“All 50 states are participating. So are 13 different international locations,” Chris Schneider, the communications director for The Alzheimer’s Basis of America, stated. “There’s a complete of 800 landmarks lighting up teal.”

A number of of the landmarks are in Indianapolis, together with:

• AES Indiana (previously the Indianapolis Energy and Mild constructing)
• BMO Plaza
• Eli Lilly headquarters
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Indiana State Museum
• Indianapolis Artsgarden
• Monument Circle

Two landmarks in Columbus will even be lit up in teal: Columbus Metropolis Corridor and the Robert N. Stewart Bridge.

Schneider says Alzheimer’s is a nationwide and native downside.

“Nationwide, it’s over 6 million People and it’s rising. The CDC initiatives that quantity to greater than double by 2060,” Schneider defined. “In Indiana, proper now, there are about 110,000 individuals dwelling with Alzheimer’s Illness. It’s projected to develop domestically in your space within the years forward as nicely.”

Alzheimer’s illness is a progressive type of dementia that includes components of the mind that management thought reminiscence, and language, in accordance with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.

Indicators and signs of Alzheimer’s embrace reminiscence loss, issue considering or concentrating, character modifications, jumbled speech, and the lack to acknowledge frequent gadgets.

“Everybody ought to get a reminiscence screening,” Schneider stated. “It needs to be part of your well being and wellness routine.”

The Alzheimer’s Basis of America offers free in-person reminiscence screenings each weekday. Appointments could be scheduled by calling 866-232-8484 or via AFA’s web site.

Digital reminiscence screenings can be found on the AFA web site.