{"id":11691,"date":"2026-11-06T14:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/?p=11691"},"modified":"2026-11-06T14:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:53:41","slug":"ways-families-can-honor-loved-ones-during-national-alzheimers-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/blog\/ways-families-can-honor-loved-ones-during-national-alzheimers-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways Families Can Honor Loved Ones during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month<\/strong>, a time set aside to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and to recognize the millions of families affected by them. For adult children caring for a parent with memory loss, the month can carry deep personal meaning. It’s a chance to celebrate the person your parent has always been, connect with others who understand, and share what you’ve learned. Whether your family is new to dementia care<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or has been walking this road for years, there are many meaningful ways to take part.<\/p>\n

Wear Purple with Pride<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Purple is widely recognized as the color of Alzheimer’s awareness. Wearing a purple shirt, scarf, ribbon, or pin is a simple way to show support and start conversations. Some families choose one day in November for everyone to wear purple, then share photos with relatives near and far.<\/p>\n

You can also bring purple into your home with flowers, candles, or a wreath on the front door. Grandchildren often enjoy making purple cards or drawings to give to a grandparent. These small gestures remind everyone, including your parent, that they’re surrounded by people who care.<\/p>\n

Share Your Parent’s Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every person living with dementia has a lifetime of experiences that make them who they are. This month is a meaningful time to share those stories with family and friends. You might write a short tribute about your mother’s career as a teacher or your father’s love of fishing, and post it on social media or send it in a family email.<\/p>\n

Sharing your parent’s story helps others see the person behind the diagnosis. It can also open the door for friends to share their own experiences and offer support.<\/p>\n

Create Memory Projects Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Memory projects can be a joyful way to spend time with a parent while honoring their life. Ideas include:<\/p>\n