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💜 CareBerry (www.CareBerry..org) | Supporting caregivers, dementia, alzheimer’s & science.💡Tools and tips straight from the research | Helping Caregiving

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

Frailty in nursing home residents with advanced dementia is linked to a nearly 4x higher risk of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) before hospitalization and a 1.7 times increased risk of developing new dysphagia post-hospitalization. 🏥

Watch your Loved One's swollowing, especially if they are frail.

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[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Why one man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease is defying the odds https://t.co/okFMpkUtRy by @NewsHour

#Alzheimers #dementia #health #science

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

This post basically says that super tiny plastic pieces called “microplastics” get into your brain and organs and cause damage.

This is especially problematic for your children because plastics disrupt sexual development hormone systems—resulting in feminization of brains.

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

🔍 Seizures & Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know

Repost this important information!

A 2021 meta-analysis reveals that seizures occur in up to 16% of people with Alzheimer’s, with rates rising to nearly 50% in cases linked to genetic mutations (APP, PSEN1, PSEN2). Seizures can occur before or after cognitive decline, underscoring the importance of early detection and monitoring. Separate research shows that seizure medication may improve cognitive functioning if seizures are occurring in cases of dementia.

👉 Most common seizure type: Focal to bilateral tonic-clonic
👉 Monitor: Watch your loved ones with dementia or MCI for potential signs of seizures.
👉 Take action: If you're concerned, ask your physician about an EEG test to identify and manage seizures early.

https://t.co/Fx7AfkRKVV

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

Wait for it. 😮 Like and share if you agree.

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

Very important information

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Long-term care insurance can feel out of reach for those diagnosed with dementia. But you might be considering this insurance if you know such a disease runs in your family. Here’s what you need to know. https://t.co/9zQhMJArI5

#Alzheimers #dementia #insurance

[Katalyst & Co. @KatalystandCo]

💜 Caregivers aren’t extras in Alzheimer’s care, they’re the backbone of dignity and stability. At KATALYST & Co., we make caregiver support a pillar of our work.

#WorldAlzheimersDay #KATALYSTandCo #CompassionInCare

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

🌍 If we don’t take action, 150 million people could be living with dementia by 2050—enough to circle the Earth over 6 times!

Share to alert people of this staggering fact.

Now is the time to invest in research, early diagnosis, and lifestyle changes to slow this trajectory. Join us in the fight!

#DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth #EndDementia #alzheimers #lewybody #vasculardementia

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

#Caregiving is a master class in humility. We learn that we cannot fix every problem, can't meet every need. So much is beyond our control and more things change than remain reliable. What we can give relentlessly, deeply and tenderly is our #love.

#Alzheimers #dementia #quote

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

@LEAD_Coalition @Being_Patient_ @dementialeague see above

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

To all of our followers: apologies for the limited posts over the last few months as I was dedicating resources and time to @dementialeague (Mission: Dementia risk reduction tips and findings) Research Communicationand @ProneneMemory. (Memory and aging support).

In the next 14 days I plan to start ramping up helpful caregiver posts with science-backed tips straight from today’s research studies!

Thank you all for your patience and for supporting our Mission of helping caregivers and those with dementia. 💜

-Dr. Edwards

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

Great communication tips for caregivers!

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet these 10 tips for communicating effectively with loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #kindness

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

CEO of the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association is paid $1,000,194 per year.

CEO Nancy Brown of the nonprofit
American Heart Association is paid $4,330,00 per year.

CEO Deborah W. Brooks of the nonprofit Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is paid $1,404,335 per year.

CEO Chad Edwards of the nonprofit Dementia League (Center for Integrative Dementia Research and Prevention) is paid $0 per year. Board members paid $0. 100% of all donations support our altruistic mission to reduce dementia risk. https://t.co/p8vW6xlD48

Understand where your money goes when you donate.

See the top paid executives:
📰 https://t.co/9ZTqKbKb4M

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

@DementiaLeague I wish I could have found a younger picture this morning. This is my mom, Momma “Nene”.

A teacher, school counselor, and a great mother.

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

Today, let’s honor them.

Share a photo of your loved one with dementia as they were—young, healthy, vibrant. Grab one from a frame or photobook and drop it in the replies so we remember them the way they wanted to be remembered. 💜 Let’s see how many lives we can celebrate together.

#EndALZ #DementiaAwareness #Alzheimers #Love

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

A personal note:

When my mom, “Nene,” was diagnosed with dementia, she asked through tears, “Why me?” I didn’t have an answer��so I founded The Dementia League.

As a nonprofit with a 100% volunteer board, we share trustworthy research findings to empower others with the knowledge to help lower their risk and keep their brain healthy for as long as possible—giving her diagnosis meaning. I know that she’d be proud.

As a Neuropsychologist, scientist, son, brother, father, and husband, I am acutely aware of the disease complexities, the family toll, the heartbreak, and the long goodbye.

Help me make a difference in turning the world’s dementia heartbreak into action. Follow, like, and especially repost.

Don’t forget to set an alert 🔔 for our account so you don’t miss critical info and check out our post history—tons of good stuff.

Thank you to all our followers and supporters!

- Dr. Edwards, Founder & President

#DementiaLeague

[CareBerry @CareberryCo]

Family Dementia Care: An Increasing Challenge

Nearly 4 in 10 extended families in the U.S. have an older relative with dementia. As cases rise, more families are taking on caregiving roles. The need for informed, supportive dementia care is more urgent than ever. Repost to raise awareness. 👪

Read here: https://t.co/A5AM0U9Xep
#BrainHealth #DemetiaCare #alzhiemers

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

💡Brain & Walk Connection🔬

Looking at how we walk could reveal clues about our brain health!🧠👣 A new study finds the way we walk (gait variability) is linked to the size of our brain's gray matter. This, in turn, affects our cognitive abilities as we age. Deeper understanding of our gait could help us support brain health in our golden years. #BrainHealth #AgingScience🔍👴👵

Learn more: https://t.co/lt4NfgrUXh

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

🚨 Urgent: Gabapentin and Dementia Risk

New research finds adults with chronic pain who received ≥6 gabapentin prescriptions had a 29% higher risk of dementia and 85% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over 10 years. Risk doubles among 18–64‑year‑olds and rises with more frequent use. Note that MCI is often a pre-dementia stage. Prescribing physicians need to be aware.

Repost and share this important information.

📰 https://t.co/y88rBtTbhy

[The Dementia League @DementiaLeague]

💉 Flu Shots & Alzheimer’s Risk: An authoritative position

Repost this important finding! ✔️

A large US study of over 2 million patients (65+) found that those who received a flu vaccine had a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's over 4 years compared to the unvaccinated group.

Essentially almost 9% of unvaccinated adults over 65 yo developed Alzheimer's within 4 years. There was a "dose-response" relationship (see the graph image) showing that more flu vaccines predicted the greatest reduction in AD occurrence.

This finding is consistent with multiple studies showing that flu vaccines lower dementia risk (and also research we reviewed about 2 weeks ago [see our history] showing the flu virus triggers prions) and again strongly suggests flu vaccination will help protect brain health and reduce dementia risk in aging populations! 🧠

This is why it is extremely important to get your flu vaccines after 40 yo ( when many early signs of dementia can start).

Will flu shots always prevent Alzheimer's? No, its not 100%, but a 40% reduced risk is huge and should be taken seriously.

For brain health and more days with your loved ones, please consider getting your annual flu vaccine.

Thank you to one of the authors! @yejinkim89

📰 https://t.co/R8QeZkVRcm

#brainhealth #brain #neuroscience #vaccines