More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, says the Alzheimer’s Association, declaring June Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

To show its support, Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center joined individuals and organizations around the world in holding activities to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The skilled nursing facility, in Weatherly, went “purple,” the official color of Alzheimer’s awareness, to educate people about this condition.

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia – a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60% to 80% of dementia cases.

“Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center cares for many people in the community with memory conditions, including dementia and Alzheimer’s,” said its administrator, Hedwig Swales. “We realize how important it is for these patients to be nurtured and get specialized care in a compassionate environment. We also want to do our part in helping to accelerate critical research and find a cure.”