November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month

November 5, 2025

During November, we celebrate National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the those living with it. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country, and an opportunity to raise awareness, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington (ALTCEW) offers support for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers!

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 7 million have Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million are providing unpaid care. Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S. Many family caregivers work and provide care, experiencing conflicts between competing responsibilities. Aging & Long Term Care addressed these by providing education and support to those who face dementia and their caregivers every day.

This month and during the holiday season, consider how you can take action:

Our free Community Living Connections helpline (509-960-7281) is staffed by specialists who are available Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM to connect caregivers and people living with memory loss to resources and a comprehensive database of support systems in our region.
Discover the Caregiver Support Program, Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes, and other caregiver support services that are available in Eastern Washington: altcew.org/programs-services/caregiver-support
Join a caregiver workshop series for those who want to learn how to better communicate, navigate behaviors, provide strength-based care, and more. View our calendar for upcoming workshops: altcew.org/news-events/event-calendar
Learn about memory loss and turn that understanding into action by attending a Dementia Friends information session or Champion training! Learn more about becoming a dementia friend: altcew.org/programs-services/dementia-memory-loss
Free professional dementia education is available for healthcare professionals, medical professionals, businesses, and organizations. Reach out if you are interested by filling out the form on our Contact Us page or emailing dementia@altcew.org.
Volunteer to lead hour-long Dementia Friends sessions or work on a project to make our area more inclusive with the Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community: altcew.org/volunteer/dementia-friendly-community
ALTCEW and the Spokane Regional Dementia Friendly Community (DFC), produce a twice-yearly dementia newsletter. More information can be found at altcew.org/programs-services/dementia-memory-loss.
ALTCEW can connect individuals to Joy for All robotic pets, assistive devices that offer comfort and companionship for anyone experiencing changes in how their brain works. To see if you qualify for a pet at no cost, or to learn how to purchase a robotic pet, email dementia@altcew.org or call (509) 960-7281. This could be a great gift for your loved one this holiday season!