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National Native American Heritage Month – In 1990, President George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of the Native American people and to acknowledge their important contributions. It is also a time to educate others about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and, in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and show support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with it. On November 3rd, more than 800 structures around the world will “go teal” to raise awareness and show support people affected by Alzheimer’s. If you have access to an office building, campus, or even your house, you can be a part of “lighting the world in teal”. In addition, you can wear teal and update your social media cover photo to help raise awareness!
Diabetes Awareness Month - National Diabetes Month occurs every November, with World Diabetes Day on November 14th. November has been designated for diabetes awareness since 1975, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). But it wasn’t officially recognized until the early 1980s. For more than 40 years now, November has served as a time where organizations, people with diabetes, caregivers, loved ones, and other advocates rally to shine a much-needed spotlight on diabetes. This helps drive research and potentially even saves lives.
Epilepsy Awareness Month - Formally recognized by Congress since 2003, the Epilepsy Foundation has long since promoted its importance to bring awareness to the disease’s causes and symptoms. Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes someone to have seizures. It affects children and adults of all demographics and is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system.
National Caregivers Month – The month of November celebrates the millions of Americans who provide essential care and medical assistance to their loved ones. These acts of love, commitment, and compassion enable their family members to receive the support they need to live a life with dignity. This month thanks all that our nation’s caregivers do to provide that invaluable care.
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