Champion for health and education equity. Fighting for a cure for Alzheimer’s and for brain health across the lifespan. Views are my own.
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Joined June 2015
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"Flip this paradigm."
Our CEO @jason_r_DC delivered this message before the @SenateAging committee. With 63 million family caregivers, aging in place is a necessity.
Thank you @McKnights for the coverage. Read: bit.ly/4pyxhC2
#Caregiving #AgingInPlace
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To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Bush Institute is publishing a new series: "Democracy is a verb." It explores America’s core values, the institutions that power our democracy, the people who serve it, and pop culture’s role in it. Sure, we know democracy isn’t technically a verb – but we believe it should be! A healthy liberal democracy depends on action and active citizens – because democracy works only when we engage and participate.
Stay informed and engage with the series: bushcenter.org/series/democr…
Shame, shame. Shame!
BREAKING: Trump has ordered the removal of information on slavery at multiple national parks in an effort to scrub them of “corrosive ideology.
This famous photo is one of them.
Please paste this image everywhere. Don't let them erase history.
Information at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, where George Washington kept slaves is also being removed.
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Q: Do immigrants displace American workers?
A: "Immigrants complement American workers, and studies show that immigration increases the wages and employment of native-born workers. Immigrants don't just show up to work–they consume goods and services, just like native-born Americans, increasing demand and helping expand the economy", said Laura Collins @lvtcollins, Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute.
Learn more about immigration: bushcenter.org/publications/…
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Alzheimer’s is a truly devastating disease that is stealing our loved ones at an alarming rate. Share the facts and join the fight to #ENDALZ: alz.org/facts.
Well…
“There is no where in the Bible where we are taught to honor evil and how you die does not redeem how you lived. You don’t become a hero in death when you are a weapon of the enemy in life”
~Pastor Howard John-Wesley
of Alfred Street Baptist Church
In DC #CharlieKirk
Stephanie J. Monroe retweeted
This week, our country was shaken by yet another act of horrific political violence. Charlie Kirk, a young activist, husband, and father of two, has tragically left behind his family and children. This violence must end, and we must stand together in condemning it.
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💊 Experimental #Alzheimers #drug #trontinemab appeared to clear plaques fast with few serious side effects in early trials. Roche says a Phase 3 will launch as soon as this year. 🔗 Here's more: buff.ly/SdjxzyO #AAIC #AAIC25
Economic Burden of Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias by Race and Ethnicity jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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Major news: we can now confidently say that simultaneously targeting risk factors for cognitive decline can improve brain health. This is the brain health moment we’ve been waiting for. @alzassociation is ready to lead the way. #AAIC25 #brainhealth
📣 Today is a turning point in what we know about brain health.
The results from the U.S. POINTER trial provide the rigorous data needed to say with confidence that healthy behaviors can meaningfully protect brain health across diverse populations in the U.S.
The findings, shared for the first time today at #AAIC25, tested lifestyle programs that simultaneously targeted risk factors. The programs focused on:
✅👟Aerobic exercise
✅🧠Cognitive engagement
✅🥗Nutrition
✅🫀Health Monitoring
U.S. POINTER is the largest research commitment the Association has made in its history. The landmark results are testament to our commitment to our mission. Thank you to the study participants, our community, our donors, and the staff who made these findings possible.
alz.org/USPOINTERresults
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The most encouraging #AAIC25 results so far:
🔔 The #POINTER study shows improved cognition in both lifestyle intervention groups over 2 years - w/ greater gains in structured group.
Lifestyle interventions incl:
🏃♀️ Physical activity
🍽️ Diet
🧠 Cognitive + social engagement
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Check out the @nytimes article about the US POINTER Study: It confirms that paying attention to things like physical activity, risk factors and diet are very important ways to maintain brain health. nyti.ms/4fb2FSP
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The number of family caregivers jumped from 43 million to 63 million in just 10 years.
They’re doing complex, unpaid work. The support just isn’t keeping up.
Released by @NA4Caregiving & @AARP, the #CGUS2025 report is here. It’s time to pay attention. 🔗 caregivingintheus.org
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Staying hydrated is a simple yet critical part of maintaining good health. But most people just aren’t getting the fluids they need every day. In fact, research shows 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
Here are ten reasons why hydration is important: #StayHydrated
Check out CuriousSJM's video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZP8rf8yQu/
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This story is getting a lot of attention as it should. Thank you to @andrealgilmore and @SMonroe2020 for speaking to me about this finding that the brains of Black adults appear to age faster, increasing #Alzheimer’s risk. statnews.com/2022/11/14/agin…
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EPISODE 2 drops TOMORROW! 🎙️
This episode with Dr. Fayron Epps @QOL4olderadults is filled with so much fun, vulnerability, and inspiration!
Check out her solo “The Breakdown” episode for dementia & caregiving resources for the Black community! 💕
link in bio 🫶🏾
#podcast
