September is here - and that means it's World Alzheimers Month.
On September 23, in Whanganui a stream of people dressed in purple tees will be seen taking part in the 2017 Memory Walk.
Wendy Paterson from Alzheimers Whanganui said the memory walk is for people of all ages and abilities to raise awareness of dementia.
"It's also to honour family and community members who have been or are affected by dementia."
People participating in the event pay a $5 registration fee and are given a purple T-shirt to ensure a "striking spectacle".