Samantha Wright

Proud mother of boys, a wife, husband has early Alzheimer’s, fighter for a healthier country and better brain health, works to feed the hungry & praises Him.

[Suzanne E Schindler @SuzanneESchind1]

🩸 🧠 ⏱️ What if a blood test could predict WHEN an individual would develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? High plasma p-tau217 predicts greater risk for Alzheimer’s symptoms—do the plasma p-tau217 levels provide insights into WHEN symptoms might begin?

We found that after a certain level, plasma p-tau217 increased consistently across individuals and allowed creation of “clock” models that could be used to estimate age at p-tau217 abnormality (https://t.co/7v2DppCh4i). The age at p-tau217 abnormality was strongly associated with the age that Alzheimer’s symptoms began. Interestingly, older individuals developed symptoms more quickly after p-tau217 abnormality.

These models are not yet accurate enough to be useful to individuals, but we expect they can be improved by adding additional blood biomarkers and clinical features. We have created an application to view the results (https://t.co/p7P4h0z0zX) and shared all our code to accelerate progress. The eventual goal is to help individuals to understand their likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms.

@KellenPetersen @FNIH_Org @WashUNeurology @alzassociation #ENDALZ

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@CamEdwards Yes we do! More dogs - Less People!

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

It’s 10 degrees outside and our adoption pup, Cici, says it’s a good day to be a couch dog and enjoy the big game #PuppyBowl #AdoptDontShop

[Chris Faraldi @ChrisFaraldiVA]

Now that Democrats in Richmond have released their proposed maps, LOCAL governments need to SPEAK UP. Loudly.

Lynchburg has already acted. I’m sharing what we passed so other cities and counties can see a simple model.

This is no longer just about R vs. D… It’s about whether rural and Central Virginia retain a real voice in Congress or not.

Democrats could have drawn maps that achieved their political goals without sidelining these regions. They chose not to.

Resolutions matter. They put this issue in front of voters, local media, and legislators.

If your locality changes the language to get it passed, fine. JUST SPEAK OUT.

If you’re an elected official and want help doing that, message me.

The worst option right now is silence.

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Scientists Found a Link Between Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels and Alzheimer’s Risk—What to Know: This builds on research connecting type 2 diabetes and dementia. https://t.co/pqlQDLAHLP

#Alzheimers #dementia #diabetes #health #wellness

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@KatiePavlich I was JUST saying that same thing. You want them, you got it! Let them have what they want - good luck.

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet if you agree: For all that Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia steal from us, never lose focus on the relationship you hold dear and your loved one’s fundamental humanity.

#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #EndAlz #love #dignity

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@mattvanswol Thank you for bringing this up. I live this everyday, a sole caregiver for my young husband who has advance Alzheimer’s FTD. All we ask for is to be remembered. Caregivers give up EVERYTHING and suffer in silence. Please support the caregiver in your circle.

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@IngrahamAngle 🙏

[Songs & Smiles @SongsSmiles]

Tips for Celebrating Holidays - https://t.co/Nl9rC68HtT

[Songs & Smiles @SongsSmiles]

Fun, practical, family-friendly holiday activities you can enjoy with persons living with #Alzheimers. #ConnectWithJoy https://t.co/eVUGHB5DFf

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@mattvanswol I was a VP and now a full time caregiver to my husband with EOAlzheimer’s. We desperately need to build a professional path for senior and disabled American care that is fulfilling spiritually & financially. AI tools can help but can’t replace human touch.

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@IngrahamAngle Love how the Virginian voter polls give current Republican governor a high job approval but then vote for the Democrat and change? No sense.

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@matt_vanswol I ❤️ him!! I so needed a pup pic today.

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@mkhammer Good job! This tired mom and now caretaker to my hubby with early onset Alzheimer’s ditched the brushes and now use just my fingers to apply all Jones Road makeup. Always adjusting the adulting!

[Samantha Wright @SamTweetsWright]

@dogwoodblooms Love this - proud mama! Way to show your sweet child how to stand for what you believe.

[Sassafrass84 @Sassafrass_84]

Tonight at 6pm in DC.

Share it out. 🕯🕯🕯

[Dr. Dale Bredesen @DrDaleBredesen]

A new analysis of the efficacy of lecanemab and donanemab found a high likelihood that the antibodies had no effect for those with 2 copies of APOE4. Given the higher risk of side effects, they recommend these individuals should not receive the treatment. https://t.co/yrTlbpCh8S

[CMSGov @CMSGov]

This week, CMS announced an investment of over $75 million to improve nursing home staffing. Adequate nursing home staffing has been a longstanding issue, impacting the quality of care for nursing home residents in all states. This campaign will help train and retain qualified nursing home staff.

[Steve McGuire @sfmcguire79]

UVA College Republicans:

“As we watched Charlie Kirk lose his life yesterday, many of our professors, teaching assistants, and peers met this gruesome news with joy, laughter, cheering the violence on, and wishing it upon us conservatives.”

“For many years, conservatives at the University of Virginia have been socially marginalized, unwelcomed, and hated inside and outside the classroom. It is time for this to stop.”