NYC illuminates support for Alzheimer’s awareness month

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that City Hall and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building will shine bright in teal tonight, symbolizing support for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

This initiative, part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Light the World in Teal” campaign, aims to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, shedding light on the critical issues surrounding these conditions.

“Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans, impacting those diagnosed and their families and friends,” Mayor Adams stated. “We must work together to reduce stigma, foster a community of empathy and action, and support patients, caregivers, and their families. We’re raising awareness — and providing assistance through our city agencies to offer information, access to benefits, and emotional support through counseling, support groups, training, and respite care. No one in New York City should face this challenge alone.”

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Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom echoed this commitment, emphasizing the city’s unwavering support for those affected by the disease. “To all those New Yorkers and Americans living with or touched by Alzheimer’s disease, we recognize and support you,” she said. “We are lighting up City Hall and The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building tonight to show our solidarity with all the caregivers, families, medical professionals, and others fighting for loved ones with the disease and working toward a world where disease prevalence and condition severity are less and less.”

As the teal lights illuminate the skyline, the city reinforces its dedication to fostering understanding, providing resources, and promoting research aimed at combating Alzheimer’s disease.