Scanlon Lab

observe. hypothesize. predict. experiment. conclude. advance. translate. rinse. repeat.

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

The Geriatric Depression and Dementia Scale (GDDS) app, developed by faculty from @VAPaloAlto & @StanfordPSY for @CAPublicHealth, automates screening for depressive symptoms and identifies warning signs for dementia in 10 languages. https://t.co/P0zpLuBT9Q #ENDALZ

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

There are many ways to prepare for extreme weather events. Gather supplies, keep devices charged, and have an evacuation plan. Read and share this infographic for more tips: https://t.co/mHoVNnipnS #TuesdayThoughts

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

Is your #MondayMotivation lacking this rainy Bay Area morning? Fear not, sunshine is right around the corner. Head outside and take a #naturetimeout

[The National Institute on Aging (NIA) @NIHAging]

Read our latest blog post on paradoxical lucidity—an unexpected return of metal clarity in individuals with longstanding dementia—and about NIA’s steps to learn more about this phenomenon. https://t.co/WIRqpq2zYG

[HHS @HHSGov]

A psychiatric advance directive (PAD) allows a person to make their wishes know in the event of a mental health crisis. Any adult of sound mind can create a PAD. Learn more about this important tool at https://t.co/E7gqKjhKzM. #WednesdayWisdom #WednesdayMotivation

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

#ThursdayThoughts ruffling your feathers? Relax and take a #naturetimeout with @MontereyAq 🐧

[Monterey Bay Aquarium @MontereyAq]

The - and we cannot stress this enough - Ocean

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

#Caregivers - staying physically active is a great way to take care of yourself while you care for others. Learn more about self-care here: https://t.co/k5WcwuNc8Q #Go4LifeMonth #ENDALZ

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

Help people with #Alzheimers be active and do things they enjoy with these tips from the National Institute on Aging: https://t.co/smr0aXa4cX via @Alzheimers_NIH

[The National Institute on Aging (NIA) @NIHAging]

It’s important for #Alzheimers caregivers to have a disaster plan that accommodates the special needs of their loved one. If hurricane #Dorian is headed your way, visit NIA for more information and resources regarding disaster preparedness: https://t.co/qe4oHT87JC

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

#WednesdayWisdom evading you today? Relax and take a #naturetimeout with @CoralReefFish and @calacademy 🐠🐟🐡

[Luiz Rocha, PhD @CoralReefFish]

Breaking news everyone! After many delays, flights, and quarantine, I am happy to announce that the fishes we collected in French Polynesia are now on display in our Twilight Zone exhibit! And here is the star of the show, Centropyge boylei! We have a trio! #HopeForReefs

[FamCaregiverAlliance @CaregiverAlly]

Often #Caregivers are diagnosed with multiple chronic conditions attributable to prolonged #stress.  https://t.co/oAfBxb7Q3A via @mercnews For additional resources on #caregiving check out our fact-sheets and tip-sheets at https://t.co/CCXYFRBAC6

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

#ThursdayMotivation hard to find and causing stress? Relax and take a #naturetimeout with @jimm_perdue #areyoujellin? #imjellin

[James Perdue @jimm_perdue]

There is a thin semantic line separating what is weird and what is beautiful... the demarcation of which is the jellyfish. #jellyfish #shotoniphone #mextures

[The National Institute on Aging (NIA) @NIHAging]

Research highlight: older adults who are less likely to detect scams may be at increased risk for developing dementia. Read the findings to understand how scam awareness may be an early sign of #Alzheimers or MCI. https://t.co/usMNfwHea9

[HHS @HHSGov]

If “healthy eating” makes you think about the foods you can’t have, try refocusing on all the great foods you can eat–like summer fruits and vegetables that are in season! 🍉🍆🍊🍓🌽🍅🍑 https://t.co/gO1CxUxjy7 #ThursdayThoughts #ThursdayMotivation

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

Get free booklet on Clinical Trials and Older People to learn what a trial is, why you might want to participate, how to find a trial, and the benefits and risks of participation: https://t.co/6nU2j7to7K #ENDALZ

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

Too much heat can be dangerous for older people. Learn about hot weather safety for older adults from the National Institute on Aging at NIH: https://t.co/sqdmG6x0mK via @Alzheimers_NIH

[Minority Health @MinorityHealth]

For #MangoDay 🥭, grab this fruit and get your fill of fiber and vitamins A and C. Whether it’s in a smoothie, a salad, or sliced as a snack, it’s a perfect treat for a healthy diet. See how much fruit is good for you: https://t.co/P7QKjGtXRl #ActiveandHealthy

[Scanlon Lab @ScanlonLab]

As Alzheimer’s progresses, it may no longer be possible to leave the person home alone. Learn about home safety for a person with Alzheimer’s and find questions to ask when evaluating their abilities via @NIH: https://t.co/hWmIt9gwbq

[FamCaregiverAlliance @CaregiverAlly]

Taking care of a loved can be a demanding task as reported in the "Where To Find Help For Difficult Caregiving Tasks" https://t.co/9tpZ9jR05Q For more info visit @Caregiverally website at https://t.co/G10mJi5zKy for fact-sheets & webinars on a wide range of #caregiving topics.

[The National Institute on Aging (NIA) @NIHAging]

DYK #Alzheimers is the most common cause of dementia in older adults? Join us in supporting #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth throughout June by learning more about the disease and the changes it causes in the #brain. https://t.co/HOUJ8WwdPE