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Co-Founder of FCB šø Dementia & Alzheimer's Advocate | Former Vice-Chair Nature Canada | President Greenbridge |
Ottawa
Joined May 2011
Caregiving is exhausting, both physically and emotionally. You must replenish your strength for your own wellbeing and that of the person you support. Selfcare is a necessity, not a luxury. (image: @NorburyJames) #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #mentalhealth
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In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with @norahodonnell about the importance of being
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āProbably the biggest takeaway is that 10,000 steps may be the optimal number of steps to reduce the risk of #dementia, cutting it by 50%,ā š¶ š¶āāļø š
This Is Exactly How Many Steps You Need Daily to Prevent Dementia, Research Shows https://t.co/WjjObrjn4v via @TODAYshow
#Alzheimers #dementia #health #wellness #exercise #fitness
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āThe toughest thing Iāve ever experienced.ā Thatās how āAmericaās Got Talentā judge @howiemandel describes his motherās Alzheimerās journey ā yet within the hardship, he has found deep connection, purpose and hope. In a heartfelt Q&A, Howie shares how his mom, once the strongest
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Semaglutide Use Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes https://t.co/1QQjkFAtCG
#Alzheimers #dementia #diabetes #obesity #health #wellness
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By 2050, there will be an estimated 131 million people living with #dementia.
The Dementia Disparity: Rethinking Alzheimerās Through The Female Lens https://t.co/6lP9cmsjE9
#Alzheimers #dementia #WomensHealth #science
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A no-nonsense comprehensive presentation that is well worth the watch thanks to @algore @ClimateReality š
Former US Vice President @algore connects the dots between climate and public health, housing, food access, and economic stability ā all in one climate presentation, all for free. Press play and start exploring our online experience platform.
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Popular #diabetes and #weightloss drug may reduce risk of $dementia https://t.co/rWH6MB7ijh by @cwru
#Alzheimers #health #wellness #obesity
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Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of...
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In @statnews, @BillGates highlights progress in early detection & Alzheimerās treatment. The FDA approval of the first blood test, supported by ADDFās DxA, represents a transformative advance for clinical trials, therapies, and patient hope.
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Bill Gates writes: āWe are on the cusp of turning the tide against dementia ā which makes this an especially bad time to pull back on research.ā
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Congratulations to āļø Tessa Kampman, Senior Project Director ā¦@bbbarchitectso1ā© https://t.co/lBJ0Buv7ZL. Forty Under 40 recipient for 2025 š ā¦@oaarchitectsā© ā¦@RAIC_IRACā© ā¦@nbd2ā©
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The Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade are once again pleased to announce the recipients of this yearās annual Forty Under 40 awards.
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Today, on #TheLongestDay āļø, we celebrate everyone who is standing up to the darkness of Alzheimerās by raising funds and awareness for care, support and research through a fundraising activity of their choice. Follow along as we share inspiring stories, and go to
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The World Health Assembly has decided to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia by 6 years. This significant decision benefits the 55 million people currently living with dementia and the projected 139 million expected to be affected by 2050.
ADI is delighted to announce that the 78th World Health Assembly has agreed to extend the Global Action Plan on the Public Health Response to Dementia by 6-years, marking a momentous decision, that will have an impact for the decades to come, for the more than 55 million people
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RFK Jr. opened the hearing by shouting out the Alzheimerās advocates in the room. He then pledged to end the epidemic. āI salute the people wearing purple in this room.ā āAlzheimer's is a very good example of how the NIH has gone off the rails over the past 20 years.ā
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Thank you for this informative pictogram that clearly illustrates the difference between #dementia and #Alzheimer's
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Mothers are strength. Mothers are love. Mothers are heroes. Happy Motherās Day to all the mothers, aunts, grandmothers and amazing women in our lives who have been impacted by Alzheimerās. Your strength in the face of this disease is an inspiration to us all as we push forward
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Caring for someone with #dementia is a demanding and complex responsibility, but it can also bring immense joy and fulfillment. #caregiver š¢
'Being a caregiver for someone living with dementia is __________' An emotional rollercoaster. A privilege. The toughest job you'll ever have. The greatest gift you can give. Filled with love and filled with tears. We hear so many perspectives from so many different caregivers
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This is Dr. Dale Bredesen. A brain doc who's probed Alzheimerās & memory loss for 30+ years. His take? Alzheimerās isnāt game overāyou can stall it, maybe rewind it. That nukes the old script on brain fog and decline:š§µ
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A crisis we should not ignore !
Over 32,000 children are reported missing each year in Canada. Behind every number is a name, a face, a family waiting. This Missing Childrenās Month, we raise awareness, offer hope, and take action. Together, we can help bring them home. #LightTheWayHome #IMCD
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