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Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA & Northern NV

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Public policy, research, and other news from the Northern California and Northern Nevada chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. #ENDALZ

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Stand with the Alzheimer’s and dementia community by asking your members of Congress to support increasing research funding at the NIH by an additional $113.485 million. bit.ly/3EcExkF

Stand with the Alzheimer’s and dementia community by asking your members of Congress to support increasing research funding at the NIH by an additional $113.485 million. bit.ly/3EcExkF
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On #InternationalSelfCareDay take some time to prioritize self-care and make it a part of your daily routine. A great place to start is with these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: alz.org/healthyhabits.

On #InternationalSelfCareDay take some time to prioritize self-care and make it a part of your daily routine. A great place to start is with these 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: alz.org/healthyhabits.
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A person living with Alzheimer's or dementia can participate in many activities that can be modified to the person's ability. In addition to enhancing quality of life, regular activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation. Learn more bit.ly/3eewGTc. #ENDALZ

A person living with Alzheimer's or dementia can participate in many activities that can be modified to the person's ability. In addition to enhancing quality of life, regular activities can reduce behaviors like wandering or agitation. Learn more bit.ly/3eewGTc. #ENDALZ
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Are you an avid bicyclist in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on Sat., Aug.16 for The SF Bay Area Ride. The routes will be 5, 10, 20 and 40 miles. Funds raised will go to the Alzheimer's Association's efforts to #EndALZ. Check it out: bit.ly/4m2LSDH

Are you an avid bicyclist in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on Sat., Aug.16 for The SF Bay Area Ride. The routes will be 5, 10, 20 and 40 miles. Funds raised will go to the Alzheimer's Association's efforts to #EndALZ. Check it out:  bit.ly/4m2LSDH
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In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever. Now is the time for action. Start or join an #EndALZ team today! We have 18 walks from September to the last Saturday in October. Find one near you: act.alz.org/ncnvwalks

In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever. Now is the time for action. Start or join an #EndALZ team today! We have 18 walks from September to the last Saturday in October. Find one near you: act.alz.org/ncnvwalks
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#AAIC25 has begun! Hundreds of researchers are gathering to learn of new discoveries and present their latest findings in Toronto. Here we have Maria C Carrillo PhD and Joanne Pike, DrPH at the "Ask Me" session. Also, our advocacy champion, Mark White, asks a question from the crowd.

#AAIC25 has begun! Hundreds of researchers are gathering to learn of new discoveries and present their latest findings in Toronto. Here we have <a href="/DrMariaALZ/">Maria C Carrillo PhD</a>  and <a href="/joannepikedrph/">Joanne Pike, DrPH</a> at the "Ask Me" session. Also, our advocacy champion, Mark White, asks a question from the crowd.
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Data shared today at #AAIC25 provides the first robust evidence that healthy living—including physical activity, healthy diet and memory and problem-solving exercises—can help protect people who carry the APOE-e4 gene variant from cognitive decline. The takeaway: While genetics

Data shared today at #AAIC25 provides the first robust evidence that healthy living—including physical activity, healthy diet and memory and problem-solving exercises—can help protect people who carry the APOE-e4 gene variant from cognitive decline.

The takeaway: While genetics
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BREAKING: High exposure to lead — especially from leaded gas pollution — in the 1960s and 1970s is linked to memory problems 50 years later, and even low levels of lead exposure may damage the adult brain, according to new studies presented at #AAIC25. bit.ly/3GM3GnD

BREAKING: High exposure to lead — especially from leaded gas pollution — in the 1960s and 1970s is linked to memory problems 50 years later, and even low levels of lead exposure may damage the adult brain, according to new studies presented at #AAIC25. bit.ly/3GM3GnD
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🧵 In older adults at risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a structured lifestyle intervention yielded greater benefit than a lower-intensity self-guided intervention. ja.ma/4lQmvFu #AAIC2025

🧵 In older adults at risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a structured lifestyle intervention yielded greater benefit than a lower-intensity self-guided intervention. 

ja.ma/4lQmvFu 

#AAIC2025
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BREAKING from #AAIC25: U.S. POINTER, a large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trial, shows a healthy lifestyle program targeting multiple risk factors can protect cognitive function in diverse populations in communities across the United States. bit.ly/USPointerRelea…

BREAKING from #AAIC25: U.S. POINTER, a large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trial, shows a healthy lifestyle program targeting multiple risk factors can protect cognitive function in diverse populations in communities across the United States. bit.ly/USPointerRelea…
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Check out the The New York Times article about the US POINTER Study: It confirms that paying attention to things like physical activity, risk factors and diet are very important ways to maintain brain health. nyti.ms/4fb2FSP

Check out the <a href="/nytimes/">The New York Times</a> article about the US POINTER Study: It confirms that paying attention to things like physical activity, risk factors and diet are very important ways to maintain brain health. nyti.ms/4fb2FSP
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Today at #AAIC25, the Association released its first evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the use of blood-based biomarker tests in specialty care—a significant step forward in transforming Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. bit.ly/477otMV

Today at #AAIC25, the Association released its first evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the use of blood-based biomarker tests in specialty care—a significant step forward in transforming Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. bit.ly/477otMV
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Congratulations to Katrine Andreasson, MD for being awarded a prestigious #Alzheimers Association award this morning. Dr. Andreasson of Stanford Medicine has been a frequent symposium presenter at local and national events, including the study of pathologies & pathogenesis. #AAIC25

Congratulations to Katrine Andreasson, MD for being awarded a prestigious #Alzheimers Association award this morning. Dr. Andreasson of <a href="/StanfordMed/">Stanford Medicine</a> has been a frequent symposium presenter at local and national events, including the study of pathologies &amp; pathogenesis. #AAIC25
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Tomorrow, July 31 - you’re invited to hear global experts talk about what’s next in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Don’t miss this no-cost, single day event. Register for #AAICForAll now: alz.org/aaic-for-all.

Tomorrow, July 31 - you’re invited to hear global experts talk about what’s next in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Don’t miss this no-cost, single day event. Register for #AAICForAll now: alz.org/aaic-for-all.
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In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Join us for one of our 18 walks: act.alz.org/ncnvwalks #ENDALZ

In the fight against Alzheimer’s, now is the moment we’ve been waiting for. With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Join us for one of our 18 walks: act.alz.org/ncnvwalks #ENDALZ
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People with #Alzheimers and #dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems such as experiencing increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness that begin at dusk and last into the night. For more, visit ow.ly/GTmi50VuSPn #ENDALZ

People with #Alzheimers and #dementia may have problems sleeping or increases in behavioral problems such as experiencing increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness that begin at dusk and last into the night. For more, visit ow.ly/GTmi50VuSPn
 #ENDALZ
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Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, is it? We face hardships and setbacks. Scared may be what you're feeling. And that's okay, too. But being brave is what you're doing. Taking action to move forward. Step by step and day by day. Keep keeping on #EndALZ

Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, is it? We face hardships and setbacks. Scared may be what you're feeling. And that's okay, too. But being brave is what you're doing. Taking action to move forward. Step by step and day by day. Keep keeping on #EndALZ
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By 2050, Alzheimer’s & dementia could cost the U.S. nearly $1 trillion. Investing in research today means better outcomes in the future. Add your voice to the bipartisan call to increase research funding at the NIH by an additional $113.485 million. bit.ly/3EcExkF

By 2050, Alzheimer’s &amp; dementia could cost the U.S. nearly $1 trillion. Investing in research today means better outcomes in the future. Add your voice to the bipartisan call to increase research funding at the NIH by an additional $113.485 million. bit.ly/3EcExkF
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Classes here. We've got summer classes for you - step right up and sign up today for a free, #EndALZ class. This week we have offerings in English and Cantonese. Register today by calling us at 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf

Classes here. We've got summer classes for you - step right up and sign up today for a free, #EndALZ class. This week we have offerings in English and Cantonese. Register today by calling us at 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/crf