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David Parkes

@parkesdm

Policy Advisor #BrainHealth 🧠 @AARP
@ElliottSchoolGW alum
@theHillisHome

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Dementia Friendly America (@dfamerica_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did You Know? Our brains deserve care like our bodies. With #Alzheimers on the rise, daily habits matter more than ever. Move, eat well, sleep, manage stress, challenge your mind & stay connected to keep your brain resilient: bit.ly/brainhealthact…. #BrainHealthAction

Did You Know? Our brains deserve care like our bodies. With #Alzheimers on the rise, daily habits matter more than ever. Move, eat well, sleep, manage stress, challenge your mind & stay connected to keep your brain resilient: bit.ly/brainhealthact…. #BrainHealthAction
USAging (@theusaging) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #WorldBrainDay, take 10 minutes for your brain: do something creative, meditate, walk, or call a friend. Your neurons will thank you. Learn more at bit.ly/brainhealthact… #brainhealthaction #brainhealth

This #WorldBrainDay, take 10 minutes for your brain: do something creative, meditate, walk, or call a friend. Your neurons will thank you.

Learn more at bit.ly/brainhealthact… #brainhealthaction #brainhealth
PBS News (@newshour) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An estimated 42% of Americans over 55 will eventually develop dementia. A new study revealed the strongest evidence yet that a balanced diet, consistent exercise and social activity helped improve cognition. For more, amna speaks with Jessica Langbaum, the senior

U-M IHPI (@um_ihpi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

About 26% of immediate families of older adults include an individual with #dementia —often requiring relatives to step into unexpected caregiving roles, according to a new study by Esther Friedman of U-M ISR. Read more: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/ne…

About 26% of immediate families of older adults include an individual with #dementia —often requiring relatives to step into unexpected caregiving roles, according to a new study by Esther Friedman of <a href="/umisr/">U-M ISR</a>. Read more: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/ne…
Paula Span (@paula_span) 's Twitter Profile Photo

All those alarmed warnings about the digital revolution warping our brains? For elders, maybe not. Gift link: nytimes.com/2025/08/09/hea…

AARP (@aarp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Jim Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph after an explosion crippled the ship deep in space, has died at age 97. spr.ly/6011fWrr7

JAMA Neurology (@jamaneuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Male patients with #dementia have higher mortality rates and greater use of health care services, particularly hospitalizations, compared to female patients. ja.ma/41gNB0j

Male patients with #dementia have higher mortality rates and greater use of health care services, particularly hospitalizations, compared to female patients. ja.ma/41gNB0j
Alter: Inspiring & Equipping Faith Communities (@alterdementia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3 Surprising Ways to De-Stress for Better Brain Health 🧠 1️⃣ Play your fave music—lifts mood & builds neural links 2️⃣ Move—walk/stretch to boost blood flow & focus 3️⃣ Get into nature—reduces stress & sharpens thinking 📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction.

3 Surprising Ways to De-Stress for Better Brain Health 🧠

1️⃣ Play your fave music—lifts mood &amp; builds neural links
2️⃣ Move—walk/stretch to boost blood flow &amp; focus
3️⃣ Get into nature—reduces stress &amp; sharpens thinking

📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction.
Dementia Friendly America (@dfamerica_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Brains That Rest, Remember Best 🧠 Boost memory, focus and mood with rest—day and night. Take short breaks, unplug in calm spaces, and practice mindfulness. Your brain’s your greatest asset—protect it. 📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction

Brains That Rest, Remember Best 🧠 Boost memory, focus and mood with rest—day and night. Take short breaks, unplug in calm spaces, and practice mindfulness. Your brain’s your greatest asset—protect it. 📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction
USAging (@theusaging) 's Twitter Profile Photo

3 Surprising Ways to De-Stress for Better Brain Health 🧠 1️⃣ Play your fave music—lifts mood & builds neural links 2️⃣ Move—walk/stretch to boost blood flow & focus 3️⃣ Get into nature—reduces stress & sharpens thinking 📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction

3 Surprising Ways to De-Stress for Better Brain Health 🧠

1️⃣ Play your fave music—lifts mood &amp; builds neural links
2️⃣ Move—walk/stretch to boost blood flow &amp; focus
3️⃣ Get into nature—reduces stress &amp; sharpens thinking

📌 bit.ly/brainhealthact… #BrainHealthAction
JAMA (@jama_current) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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/41SzjTx

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/41SzjTx
European Brain Council (@eu_brain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Explore the programme for the #BrainDays @ UNGA80! 🧠 From global R&I to #BrainHealth equity & #BrainCapital, speakers from across the world will converge on tangible actions for a brain-healthier future. 🔗 Join us in #NYC on 24–26 Sept: braincouncil.eu/programme-unga…

🚨 Explore the programme for the #BrainDays @ UNGA80!

🧠 From global R&amp;I to #BrainHealth equity &amp; #BrainCapital, speakers from across the world will converge on tangible actions for a brain-healthier future.

🔗 Join us in #NYC on 24–26 Sept: braincouncil.eu/programme-unga…
JHU Advanced Academic Programs (@jhuaap) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Researchers Johns Hopkins Medicine and the NIH, in collaboration with the UK Biobank and Università di Torino, have identified a distinct set of proteins in blood that can detect ALS with remarkable accuracy up to a decade before symptoms appear. bit.ly/47ioJJg

Researchers <a href="/HopkinsMedicine/">Johns Hopkins Medicine</a> and the <a href="/NIH/">NIH</a>, in collaboration with the <a href="/uk_biobank/">UK Biobank</a> and <a href="/unito/">Università di Torino</a>, have identified a distinct set of proteins in blood that can detect ALS with remarkable accuracy up to a decade before symptoms appear. bit.ly/47ioJJg
American Academy of Neurology (@aanmember) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the September spotlight video, AAN President Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN highlights the AAN Brain Health Summit. This event helps us to make connections, share ideas, and take action on the top priorities toward advancing #BrainHealth for all. Watch now: hubs.la/Q03HnKP30

JAMA Neurology (@jamaneuro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Higher levels of fine particulate matter air pollution was associated with increased #dementia severity and increased #Alzheimer disease neuropathologic change. ja.ma/46dHQ51

Higher levels of fine particulate matter air pollution was associated with increased #dementia severity and increased #Alzheimer disease neuropathologic change. 

ja.ma/46dHQ51
UsAgainstAlzheimer's (@usagainstalz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're thrilled to hear from Rep. Linda Sánchez tomorrow afternoon – a staunch Alzheimer's and caregiver advocate – for a special Congressional Firechat Chat with our Chairman and Co-Founder, George Vradenburg during the National Alzheimer' Summit.

We're thrilled to hear from <a href="/RepLindaSanchez/">Rep. Linda Sánchez</a> tomorrow afternoon – a staunch Alzheimer's and caregiver advocate – for a special Congressional Firechat Chat with our Chairman and Co-Founder, <a href="/vradenburg3/">George Vradenburg</a> during the National Alzheimer' Summit.
UsAgainstAlzheimer's (@usagainstalz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⭐️ Happening TODAY at 1pm ET at the National Alzheimer's Summit: Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, caregiver, advocate, and author of "The Unexpected Journey" join us as our featured guest! 🚨 Don't miss this powerful discussion - register at AlzSummit.org!

⭐️ Happening TODAY at 1pm ET at the National Alzheimer's Summit: Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, caregiver, advocate, and author of "The Unexpected Journey" join us as our featured guest!

🚨 Don't miss this powerful discussion - register at AlzSummit.org!
Alter: Inspiring & Equipping Faith Communities (@alterdementia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍 Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 🧠 Nearly 13M Americans may be living with Alzheimer’s by 2050. Protect your brain health daily: ✔️ Stay active ✔️ Eat well ✔️ Connect socially ✔️ Prioritize sleep Learn more 👉 bit.ly/brainhealthact…. #BrainHealthAction

🌍 Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 🧠

Nearly 13M Americans may be living with Alzheimer’s by 2050.
Protect your brain health daily:
✔️ Stay active
✔️ Eat well
✔️ Connect socially
✔️ Prioritize sleep

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/brainhealthact…. 

#BrainHealthAction
Johns Hopkins Memory & Aging (@jh_memory_aging) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hey, #Baltimore! Please join us for "New Insights on #Lifestyle and #Brain #Health from the U.S. #POINTER Study"--a live #BrainMatters webinar on Wednesday, October 29th at 7 p.m. ET! Register here: tinyurl.com/BrainMattersOc… This webinar will feature an audience Q&A with

Hey, #Baltimore! Please join us for "New Insights on #Lifestyle and #Brain #Health from the U.S. #POINTER Study"--a live #BrainMatters webinar on Wednesday, October 29th at 7 p.m. ET!

Register here: tinyurl.com/BrainMattersOc…

This webinar will feature an audience Q&amp;A with