The Mississippi State Department of Health is marking World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21 by urging people not to ignore memory changes that disrupt daily life and to discuss concerns with a healthcare provider.
The department said recognizing possible warning signs and seeking medical guidance early can help families better understand what may be happening and explore next steps. The observance also recognizes family members, friends and caregivers who support people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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The department directed people to the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and www.msdh.ms.gov for updates.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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