Nebraska is turning purple in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
On June 15, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, the Physicians Mutual Building, and the Bridges Trust Building will glow purple in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge will be lit again on June 22 to mark Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
This year, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month comes at a critical time. For the first time, more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 35,100 Nebraskans…