In recognition of World Alzheimer's Month in September and World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September, the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation (LAF), a member of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), is organising a series of impactful events. Marking the start of the month-long awareness campaign, Colombo's iconic Lotus Tower will be illuminated in red on 1 September, to draw public attention regarding. Alzheimer's disease which is a specific type of dementia characterised by progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Promoting both physical and mental exercise which are crucial for delaying or preventing Dementia, LAF is organising "Run to Remember-a 5 km run on 7 September at 4:30p.m. from the Taj Samudra Hotel and "Memory Walk 2024' will be held on 14 September, starting at 7:30 am. from the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. LAF's vital services, largely powered by volunteers and supported by generous donations, include