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🌎 The World Health Organization Blueprint for Dementia Research is a collaborative global effort to accelerate dementia research, improve care, and advance prevention. It outlines key themes and milestones to tackle dementia’s most urgent challenges through research, innovation, and partnership. Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, healthcare leader, funder or person with lived experience, the Blueprint is a call to action to make a difference. Join us in building a future of effective, equitable dementia and brain health research! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dGmMZHex #WHODementiaBlueprint #DementiaResearch #BlueprintInAction Devora Kestel Rodrigo Cataldi Ishtar Govia Laura García Primrose Nyamayaro Vasee Moorthy Jasmine Vergara Cassie Redlich Renato Oliveira e Souza Ledia Lazëri Chido Rwafa- Madzvamutse Perminder Sachdev Alzheimer's Disease International World Dementia Council Alzheimer Europe Gates Ventures Dementia Alliance International Global Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) European Brain Council World Federation Of Neurology European Academy of Neurology OneNeurology

Major Study Finds 15 Factors Linked to Early Dementia Risk. Identifying Key Factors Linked to Young-Onset Dementia: Insights from a Comprehensive Study. https://lnkd.in/eKiYcJmh

We asked #QBI neuroscientist, Dr Pranesh Padmanabhan, a commonly asked question about the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's. According to Dr Pandmanabhan: "Dementia refers to numerous brain disorders that impair learning, memory, thinking, and day-to-day activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, accounting for ~60-80% of cases. Other types include frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia." Have a question or want to share your thoughts? Comment below or send us a message! #UQ #QBI #dementia #research #experts

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Dive into our latest podcast episode of "Boomers Today" featuring Dr. Andrew Budson the Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He has written 9 books, including Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Why We Forget and How to Remember Better, and his latest, Seven Steps to Managing Your Aging Memory—now in its 2nd edition—which explains how to distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal aging, what medications, diets, and exercise regimes can help, and the best habits, strategies, and memory aids to keep your memory strong. During the conversation, we discuss: - The groundbreaking treatment that can significantly slow down Alzheimer's disease progression - Screening for Alzheimer's plaques and the future of early detection - Insights on managing memory and the importance of a healthy lifestyle Tune in to the episode where we examine the latest advancements in memory care and Alzheimer's research. https://lnkd.in/g9V8P2XB #Utah #UtahSeniorCare #UtahElderCare #SeniorCareAuthority #BeyondDrivingWithDignity #SeniorCareAdvocate #SeniorCare #ElderCare #SeniorAdvocate #AssistedLiving #SeniorLiving #Seniors #MemoryCare #Hospice #HospiceCare Senior Care Authority - Utah #BoomersToday #Alzheimers #MemoryCare #PodcastDiscussion

June is #Alzheimers and #Brain Awareness Month! 🧠💜 It's a crucial time to raise awareness and support for the millions impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Alzheimer's, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affects memory, cognition, and behavior. Globally, dementia cases are expected to quadruple by 2050, reaching a staggering 153 million. 🌍   Early diagnosis remains crucial, impacting not only patients but also their families. This month highlights the need for increased funding from public and private entities to accelerate research and improve care initiatives. 💡💊   At #AmarisHEMA, we're proud to partner with pharmaceutical clients specializing in Alzheimer's treatments. Through these collaborations, we're actively identifying gaps and developing solutions to improve the quality of life for individuals living with this disease. 🤝💙   For more details on the work by Amaris' HEMA department, please head to: https://lnkd.in/e59vp7PS   #AmarisHEMA #HEMA #Alzheimers #Brain #Health #Awareness 💪🧠

In her latest article for The Advocate, Dana Territo discusses a study published in Neurology in February 2019. This study, conducted by Jenna Najar, MD, PhD from the Institute for Neuroscience and Physiology at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and her colleagues, followed 800 Swedish women with an average age of 47 for 44 years. The study found that engaging in both physical and mental activities in midlife may protect the brain from dementia later in life. Women who participated in high levels of mental activity, such as reading, doing crossword puzzles, or attending concerts, were 46% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and 34% less likely to develop dementia overall compared to those who engaged in lower levels of mental activity. Similarly, women who maintained high levels of physical activity were 52% less likely to develop a type of dementia associated with cerebrovascular disease and 56% less likely to develop general dementia compared to those who were less physically active. The study suggests that both mental and physical activities have distinct effects on reducing the risk of dementia, highlighting the importance of an active lifestyle in midlife for brain health. The findings of the study confirm the importance of maintaining cognitive health through lifestyle choices. Although more research is needed to understand the specific pathways linking midlife activities to brain protection, the study reinforces the idea that being mentally and physically active can lower the risks of cognitive decline as people age. The Healthy Brain Initiative by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes the role of public health in promoting cognitive health as a vital aspect of healthy aging and overall quality of life. As public health professionals gain a better understanding of brain disorders and risk factors, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize cognitive health and advocate for lifestyle changes that support brain health, such as regular physical and mental activity, social engagement, and maintaining good heart health. #DementiaRisk #ActiveLifestyle #BrainHealth #CognitiveDecline #ENDALZ https://lnkd.in/gNcj3QSm

Personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathological burden: An individual participant data meta‐analysis #alzheimers #neuropsychology

Dive into our latest podcast episode of "Boomers Today" featuring Dr. Andrew Budson the Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He has written 9 books, including Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Why We Forget and How to Remember Better, and his latest, Seven Steps to Managing Your Aging Memory—now in its 2nd edition—which explains how to distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal aging, what medications, diets, and exercise regimes can help, and the best habits, strategies, and memory aids to keep your memory strong. During the conversation, we discuss: - The groundbreaking treatment that can significantly slow down Alzheimer's disease progression - Screening for Alzheimer's plaques and the future of early detection - Insights on managing memory and the importance of a healthy lifestyle Tune in to the episode where we examine the latest advancements in memory care and Alzheimer's research. https://lnkd.in/djwUeTHZ #RoanokeVA #VASeniorCare #VAElderCare #SeniorCareAuthority #BeyondDrivingWithDignity #SeniorCareAdvocate #SeniorCare #ElderCare #SeniorAdvocate #AssistedLiving #SeniorLiving #Seniors #MemoryCare #Hospice #HospiceCare Senior Care Authority Of Shenandoah Valley Regions #BoomersToday #Alzheimers #MemoryCare #PodcastDiscussion

Early Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Scientists find an association between spatial navigation struggles with increased dementia risk, noticeable 25 years before diagnosis. The data shows that frailty is not only a consequence of undetected dementia but contributes to its onset, accelerating in the 9 years before those who got dementia at the end of the study were diagnosed. Understanding the connection between ageing, frailty + dementia can provide useful targeted intervention strategies to reduce risk + improve the quality of life. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFip-Mqs