June is Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month and people hoping to spread that awareness said there are things you can do to take charge of your brain health.
Brain changes that cause Alzheimer's can begin 20 years or more before symptoms appear.
Doing things like exercising, eating right, getting good quality sleep, and controlling blood pressure can improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
While age and family history are factors, these can naturally help you to reduce your risk.
"It's not just the individual with the diagnosis, but it's the over 480 thousand caregivers here in the state of Pennsylvania that are providing that care. It's the family members that are in that circle of care who need that information and support. We want people to know they'r