Johns Hopkins Memory & Aging
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A JHU Alzheimer’s Disease Research & Treatment Centers collaboration sharing #Aging #Research & promoting #Brain #Health and #Memory & #Caregiver #Resources.
Baltimore, MD
Joined July 2020
📣🧠September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, more than 55 million people have Alzheimer’s today—and that figure is projected to reach 78 million in 2030, and 139 million in 2050. Consider wearing a purple ribbon to show
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📍🥺 Is being unable to follow directions a sign of dementia? ➤ What do you think? 🦋 PS: If you prefer to read the answer, here's the link 🔗 https://t.co/fhKL6yV2v5
#Neuroscience #MedX #HowGoodIsYourMemory
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When talking with a person who has dementia, listen with your ears, your eyes, and your heart. #Alzheimers #dementia #kindness #quote
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Participating in research is a powerful way to take action and make a difference. 🔬💜 People living with dementia, healthy volunteers and caregivers are all needed to help move dementia science forward. Get started with our free, easy-to-use matching service that connects
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The average family caregiver spends about 25 hours a week on caregiving activities, and 25% of caregivers may devote over 40/week and these numbers are increasing. Visit us for the recording of What is the Future of Caregiving? #caregivers #olderadults
https://t.co/1Wf2T5F7LA
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September is #HealthyAgingMonth! USAging and the #AgingNetwork support #OlderAdults by promoting health, independence and social connection nationwide. Learn more: https://t.co/iSttXFPElA.
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How early dementia signs could be detected in routine eye tests https://t.co/ZNOppZKFjC
#BDF10years
nbcrightnow.com
Researchers have linked abnormal changes in the tiny blood vessels of the retinas of mice with a common genetic mutation known to increase the risk of dementia.
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If you or someone you care about is in need of crisis support, don’t hesitate to reach out! Just call or text 988 or visit https://t.co/fxdnvt2syW. No matter where you are in the US, a trained crisis counselor is ready to assist you. Best of all, this service is completely free!
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The 2025 Alzheimer's Summit kicks off TODAY! 🥳 Few spots remain, so be sure to register now to join us virtually today & tomorrow as caregivers, patients & families share their lived experiences and shape the path toward a cure. 🚨 Register for FREE at https://t.co/bX1Ll1LKVh!
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🧠 #Menopause isn't just about hot flashes. 🔗 Learn how #brainfog, #memoryloss, and estrogen changes can raise #Alzheimers #risk, and what women can do to protect #brainhealth:
beingpatient.com
What every woman should know about memory problems, estrogen leveles, and Alzheimer’s risk.
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UPDATE: The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $15 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH for FY26. Their bill also includes $39.5 million to fund the BOLD program. Read more: https://t.co/ltYBvbAwcp. Next up ➡️ the appropriations
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While #genetics play a role in healthy aging, so do the choices we make every day. There are steps you can take to support a longer, healthier life, including changes in diet, activity, and habits. Check out this infographic for healthy #aging tips: https://t.co/INxnXZyT1c
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Loneliness, a feeling of distress or discomfort in response to perceived isolation, is common among older adults — particularly during periods of social isolation. So what can older adults do to build resilience against #loneliness and #socialisolation?
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Please re-Tweet for every caregiver who has felt overwhelmed, inadequate and helpless: You don’t have to be perfect. Doing what you are able — the best that you are able, when you are able — is plenty. #Alzheimers #dementia #autism #mentalhealth #caregiving
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How One Woman Took Control After an Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis https://t.co/Xz8icuE8lD by @Being_Patient_
#Alzheimers #dementia
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First responders who are aware, trained and educated on #DementiaFriendly practices are vital to people living with #dementia and their care partners in the community. https://t.co/oKlArCOTFR
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🧠 Our very own Dr. Melissa Armstrong joins This Is Getting Old podcast to talk Lewy body dementia—and how clear, compassionate communication can change lives. 🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/y70VDxRlBO
#LewyBodyDementia #DementiaCare #ThisIsGettingOld
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The silent killer increases your risk of stroke and dementia. Here's how to control it https://t.co/F0PW2KaOny
#Alzheimers #dementia #stroke #hypertension #health #wellness
npr.org
New recommendations for early treatment for hypertension to prevent strokes, heart attacks and dementia come as an experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard to treat patients.
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Exercise can’t cure Alzheimer's, but it can slow its progression and improve your quality of life. And while there’s no definitive way to prevent Alzheimer’s, exercise may reduce your risk. https://t.co/K8yQzAcxNq by @Healthline
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #exercise #fitness
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🚨 New 2024 findings: APOE ε4 carriers with Type 2 Diabetes have a 48% higher risk of developing #dementia compared to non-diabetic carriers. Diabetes & APOE ε4 together show a strong link to dementia, emphasizing the need for targeted prevention strategies. 🧠 #Alzhiemers
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