ACT on Alzheimer's is a Minnesota collaborative transforming the personal, budgetary and economic impacts of Alzheimer's disease.
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Join us tomorrow from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and explore hopeful advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease as we present an illuminating session featuring Dr. Robyn Birkeland from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health. ow.ly/xqjx50PwE3C
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Embark on an exploration of hopeful advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease on August 17th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. as we present an illuminating session featuring Dr. Robyn Birkeland from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health. ow.ly/RsxK50PwE3E
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On July 17, Community of Learning hosted Sara Barsel, the organizer of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (DFAWG), to share advice on how to improve air travel for people living with dementia. youtu.be/WKcUrZmyOqc.
Join us in August! actonalz.org/.
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Join us on Thursday, July 20, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for "Improving Air Travel for People Living with Dementia." This FREE presentation will be online via Zoom and hosted by Sara Barsel, the organizer of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (DFAWG). ow.ly/eSxK50Pglw9.
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Join us on Thursday, June 15, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for our Dementia Friendly Community of Learning. This FREE presentation will be online via Zoom, highlighting the Director of Dementia Friendly America (DFA), Mary Ek. ow.ly/AWxS50ONxZ6.
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Check out this article: cnn.com/2023/01/23/health/ph… in an observational trial of 4,500 people, those who engaged in brisk activity every day for a week for just under 10 min. fared better in problem solving, short term memory and processing skills than more sedentary folks
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Talking to someone about problems with their memory, and supporting them in getting a diagnosis, can be really challenging.
Have you or a loved one experienced this? Join the discussion on Talking Point here: bit.ly/3F0buNB
We appreciate you! Thanks to our sponsors for the 2022 Dementia Friendly Community Summit: @mnhealth, @ArrowheadAAA, Victory Fund, @alzMNND @MNRAAA Care Providers of MN, Carondolet Village, @yourjuniper. Join us Sept 29, 9:00 to 3:30. ow.ly/2fAi50KFtL7
Register today for the Dementia Friendly Community Summit on September 29, 9:00 to 3:30. We are excited to have Sarah Lenz Lock with @AARP and the Global Council on Brain Health as our keynote speaker. @aarpmn ow.ly/axyp50KFtFw
Registration is open for the 2022 Dementia Friendly Community Summit. Join us at three in-person locations across Minnesota or online! Free; CEUs availablej. @trellisconnects @TheRememberPro1 @DementiaFriends actonalz.org/2022-summit
Join this free virtual event, part of the Northland Diversity in Aging Series, on June 16, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. With Sherry Sanchez Tibbets, MN/ND Alzheimer's Association Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as kick off speaker. ow.ly/iqAg50Jep3v
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Research shows that hospitalized #COVID19 patients with pneumonia may have an increased risk of #dementia. The researchers observed that among 10,403 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, 312 developed new-onset dementia following recovery, via @FuturityNews ow.ly/f7bQ50IUHeg
Are you a caregiver? You are not alone. Join Juniper and Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota to learn about resources and supports. ow.ly/zRWQ50IvXCj
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We are thrilled that there are more than 108,000 #DementiaFriends in the United States! Let’s keep the momentum going. Becoming a Dementia Friend is quick and easy. Visit dementiafriendsusa.org to learn more!
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4 Tips for Only-Child Caregivers brainandlife.org/articles/ca…
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What is the difference between #dementia and #Alzheimers? medicalnewstoday.com/article…
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Dementia Friends was launched to tackle the lack of understanding that means many people feel scared or embarrassed to share their diagnosis.
We can support people affected by dementia by helping them feel more understood, less isolated & able to talk about their experiences.
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Please re-Tweet this reason why hospitals must allow family caregivers to be present when people with #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia are being evaluated or receiving treatment and care.
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