UsAgainstAlzheimer's

Let's make 2025 the year of brain health! 🧠 Get started today by using BrainGuide's speech-based assessment tool to check your memory, or that of a loved one. After completing the assessment, you'll get access to tailored resources to prioritize your cognitive health and reduce your risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's. Your brain health journey starts today at mybrainguide.org. #brainhealthequity

We are writing a new chapter in the fight against Alzheimer's disease — and you play a key role. Becoming a member of UsAgainstAlzheimer's before the New Year is the most impactful thing you can do today to help. For as little as $25, join our membership program to help us end this disease once and for all. https://bit.ly/4g45u7N #brainhealthequity

The Business Collaborative for Brain Health's mission is to engage the private sector to promote brain health in the workplace. By offering solutions that companies need to build and sustain our brains, our economy, our labor force, and our communities will have the opportunity to thrive. Learn more and join the Collaborative today: https://bit.ly/3UNd92B #brainhealthequity

Often overlooked and understudied, dementia caregivers — sometimes referred to as the "invisible second patient" — are being left out of the conversation about how to combat this disease. This article explains how the dementia crisis is also a caregiving crisis, how the caregiving crisis is worsening, and the need for systemic solutions to improve caregiver well-being. https://bit.ly/3P92GKI #brainhealthequity

Maisha is right: If we work together, we can build a world where brain span matches lifespan. Make an end-of-year donation today to join the movement: https://bit.ly/4g45u7N

Could staying sharp with directions help preserve cognitive health? 🚕Taxi drivers, with their exceptional spatial memory, are proving that, yes, having a sharp hippocampus (the brain's navigation center) could prevent dementia! Find the latest research here: https://bit.ly/4iO0hmm #brainhealthequity

Older Black adults are underrepresented in Alzheimer's and dementia clinical trials, leading to incomplete data that hinders diagnoses and treatment for these communities. "Change has to come soon," Stephanie Monroe, our VP and senior advisor of health equity and access, adds. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3ZOcRtc Then, learn more about how UsAgainstAlzheimer's Center for Brain Health Equity is working toward a healthcare system that works for everyone: https://lnkd.in/dQC3WW2Z #brainhealthequity

Renée Fleming, a world-renowned soprano and global arts health advocate, is back for another installment of BrainStorm’s Music and Mind series! Meryl Comer, the host of BrainStorm, spoke with Renée earlier this year in June about harnessing the power of the arts to positively impact our health and well-being. They continue this conversation in a recent episode, as they explore the latest science behind the healing power of music and the brain. Listen to the full episode today: https://bit.ly/49UCpJS

🗣 Your speech patterns can provide clues about your brain health — and BrainGuide's speech-based tool makes it simple to assess! Step 1) Take a short evaluation, for yourself or a loved one. Step 2) Receive personalized resources to help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Will you start your brain health journey today? Head to mybrainguide.org to begin.

Empowering brain health in under-resourced communities has never been more important. Nurses are among the most trusted voices to do this. By participating in the Brain Health Equity Nurse Fellowship Program, nurse professionals, like Janelle, learn how to effectively spread information about cognitive health to their patients who need it most. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3wtQ74w Note: The application window closes on January 5, 2025.