ACT on Alzheimer's is a Minnesota collaborative transforming the personal, budgetary and economic impacts of Alzheimer's disease.
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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
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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
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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…
#Alzheimers #dementia @LokiLoptr @jess_woodruff @VetSquare @chrissiania @navahochick56 @JFSebastian146 @ArTallks @trudygonzales @ElenaRu76305433 @onesillyassgirl @rikkibird @christineyhsd @DrHusseinMalik @redwingschic
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What is the difference between #dementia and #Alzheimers? medicalnewstoday.com/article…
#health @Msdesignerlady @GloriaCampos @TheTamarDick @SicilianaI @DocCbeidson @tucsonrosie2001 @solusnan1 @pennyparker0523 @mrtom101 @WhatTheIfShow @paulb0641 @melpriceHB @origamikitti @DaisyCatNine
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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.
#WorldAlzMonth
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.@AARP has launched the results of their 2021 AARP Surveys on Perceptions Related to a Dementia Diagnosis. The national surveys revealed that fear, confusion and false information are clouding the truth about #dementia. Learn more: bit.ly/3dBmeoO.
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Sometimes, carers most in need of respite are so mentally exhausted that they struggle to think of what to do when they get a break.
#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth @LanceScoular @AngelaMortimer2 @saqibf @sitaravirgo @nickystevo @edjlazar @kathid_d @XZPwEDVhHH37i3C @MsWerner
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Breaking news: The FDA has approved Aducanumab, the first FDA-approved drug that delays decline due to Alzheimer’s. On behalf of those impacted by Alzheimer’s & all other dementia, we celebrate today’s historic decision.
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Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss: Large longitudinal study by Curhan et al in Nurses’ Health Study II finds Osteoporosis and Low Bone Density are associated with higher risk of hearing loss, whether or not women took bisphosphonates. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating older adults during #OlderAmericansMonth!
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A healthy lifestyle can lower #dementia risk, even among those with a family history upi.com/Health_News/2021/05/… via @DrIanWeissman
#Alzheimers @W_Angels_Wings @TonyJCronin @HeidiHmoretti @intenseCA @drronstrand @KenobiCheated @TheTwinPowers @Bvweir @shahmukesh012 @putmygamefaceon
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Dementia Friends Minnesota is looking for a few new friends. This June, join a free online information session as a part of our "Friends in the Neighborhood" initiative. #dementiafriends actonalz.org/dementia-friend…
ALT Friends in the Neighborhood
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Another excellent action, this time from Dementia Friend Sarah. Keep them coming – we love hearing about your actions! Sarah highlights the importance of talking positively about dementia in order to combat the stigmas that can be associated with the condition.
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Great video resources found here. Thanks Dr. Terry Barclay @actonalz!
So helpful to watch the video on delivering the diagnosis of AD.
actonalz.org/video-tutorials
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Easy grant application to jumpstart Dementia Friendly Communities in the East Metro from MAAA and ACT on Alzheimer's bit.ly/2RX8ycA
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19 Tips for Helping Someone With #Dementia Shower or Bathe verywellhealth.com/tips-for-…
#Alzheimers #caregiving @embeessem @BeamaBeorg @blanca_mar2004 @cheezwitham @MissMichelle61 @JoaniSparkles @DesKellyOBE @AdelleConexxion @LeaHaller55 @twistedchick25 @DeborahDian @Suzannah_Baron
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Please re-Tweet if you agree that #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia are unaffordable financially, physically, emotionally & ethically. We need better care and support, and more research to #EndAlz.
