Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelet: Showing Support for Research

One of the newest ways that people all across the world can show support for various causes is through bracelets that bear the name of the cause or disease. Various cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s organizations have bracelets that are worn by supporters and donors, and now you can obtain an Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelet that will demonstrate your support of the research and funding.

People all over the world who are affected by Alzheimer’s in one way or another – either as a sufferer or as a loved one of a sufferer – know how heart wrenching this disease can be for everyone involved. The Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelets serve to garner exposure for the organizations that fund research into Alzheimer’s, and to show support for sufferers and for family members.

Even though most people have heard of Alzheimer’s, or perhaps even know someone who has suffered from the disease, there is far too little public knowledge on the subject. Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelets can help to spread knowledge and information about the disease so that more people can become active when it comes to educating the public. The more media attention that Alzheimer’s receives, the more funds will be allocated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and into the research for a cure.

Obtaining the Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelet
If you think that the Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelet might be a positive way for you to show your support, it will be fairly easy to get ahold of one (or several). They can usually be obtained by sending a small donation to one of the many Alzheimer’s awareness groups, such as the Alzheimer’s Federation of America or the Alzheimer’s Association.

When you make such a donation to an accredited organization, you can rest assured that your donation dollars will be spent in the name of research and treatment. These organizations donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to national and international research firms as well as to hospitals that treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Many such organizations will send you multiple bracelets so that you can share them with family and friends who might also want to help support the research for Alzheimer’s.

Wearing the Bracelet
The Alzheimer’s Awareness bracelet can be worn around the wrist, around the ankle, or even on a key chain to show your support for those who fight the battle against Alzheimer’s. I have seen them hanging from vehicle rearview mirrors, attached to backpacks and purses, capturing ponytails in hair, and worn on necklace chains by people all over Houston.