Join us on June 10th

In honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, attend this event in the UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium for a special day of brain health, Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness and education.

Worldwide, 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association and UF Health look to turn June purple in support of those living with brain diseases and disorders.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) for ADRD, Mind Aging Neurocognition Health Outcomes and Resilience (MindAnchor), and the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (1Florida ADRC) invite YOU to join us for a Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Awareness Event

WHEN: Wednesday – June 10, 2026 – from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

WHERE: UF Health North Tower Atrium

Learn more about:

Brain Health for the community
Brain Health around the time of surgeries and anesthesia
Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders

Acquire resources:

for caregivers and patients
to support individuals and families affected by dementia.

In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, UF and UF Health will be illuminated in PURPLE here:

Fountain of Hope
South and East Towers (Cancer Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute, and Neuromedicine Hospital)
Harrell Medical Education Building
Hotel ELEO fountains
1329 Building Fountains

We will also have a Friendship Garden Flower located outside of North Tower Shands Hospital and Alzheimer’s Community Van in From of the North Tower.