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#Alzheimers is not just an aging issue, but a lifelong brain health challenge that has major global, economic, and societal implications. George Vradenburg, Chairman and Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, who has incubated satellite organizations globally to address these issues, debriefs BrainStorm host Meryl Comer on the recent launch of “Brain House” at the Davos World Economic Forum. Together they explore the potential role of AI in enhancing brain capacity, the fragile state of Alzheimer's research funding, and the business case for diverse representation in clinical trials. You don’t want to miss this leadership episode! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ejVXKKGm #Brainhealth #Dementia

After my 2 boys this is the best I have ever done. On #IWD25, I am proud to present to you the work of the Women's Brain Foundation An incredible team of professionals and leaders transforming medicine and research toward sex, gender and ethnicity considerations to accomplish #precisionmedicine I applaud their commitment and perseverance. I am grateful for all their support. If you wish to support our independent research, donate via Raisenow or Gofund me. Meet the team in the GIF below or at www.womensbrainproject.com #LinkedInNewsEurope #WBFxadvocacy #WBFxscience #womenshealth #brainhealth #womensbrainfoundation

Happy International Women's Day from the Global BHP BrainTrust! "As Chair of the Global BHP BrainTrust, I am privileged to work with a group of remarkable women leaders from seven countries who are leveraging our collective influence and diverse expertise to address the pressing disparities in brain health." Andrea Pfeifer PhD. Let's join together to #AccelerateAction for #BrainHealth! #InternationalWomensDay #AlzheimersAwareness #womensawareness

Women experience substantial health inequities and poor health outcomes worldwide, and the global economy suffers as a result. Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies, published in 2024 by the World Economic Forum (the Forum) in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), reported that the women’s health gap correlates with women living in poor health for 25 percent more of their lives than men do. Read full article here: https://buff.ly/XiJTBPn #Brainhealth #Dementia #Alzheimers

For over 50 years, the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos has served as a barometer for global priorities. When business leaders, policymakers, and activists converge on this Swiss mountain town, their focus often signals emerging imperatives on where the world is going. This year's emphasis on brain health marks a watershed moment in how we think about the future of management, and workplace resilience. #BrainHealth #Davos #Alzheimers #Dementia Article link here:

In part 2 of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer and Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver and Dean of Yale Divinity School, delve into maintaining dignity while living with Alzheimer's and dealing with guilt when transitioning loved ones to memory care. Dr. Chopp shares how spirituality and religious practices can help those with dementia, including the role of music and ritual in connecting with memories. Podcast link here: https://buff.ly/41259Mr #Alzheimers #Dementia #Brainhealth #Spirituality

Dementia is an illness that progressively robs us of memories. Although it has many forms, it is typical for short-term recall – the memory of something that happened in recent hours or days – to be lost first. As the illness progresses, people may come to increasingly “live in the past”, as distant recall gradually becomes the only memories accessible to the person. So a person in the middle or later stages of the disease may relate to the world as it once was, not how it is today. This can make ethical care very challenging. Article link here: https://buff.ly/4jQuce9 #Dementia #Alzheimers #Brainhealth

Spirituality can often be used to provide support to families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver and Dean of Yale Divinity School, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019, talks about her spiritual journey with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Dr. Chopp shares her personal story of being raised in an agnostic family to becoming a theologian. She explores spirituality and faith while offering insights into acceptance, grief, and maintaining one's sense of self while living with Alzheimer’s disease. Listen here: https://buff.ly/3ExSQ2O #Alzheimers #Brianhealth #Spirituality #Dementia

It’s expected the number of people affected by dementia will nearly double every 20 years. Finding ways to better diagnose, treat and even prevent dementia is more important than ever. This latest study could provide a useful target for researchers hoping to develop new therapies. Read full article here: https://buff.ly/3EnEamO #Azheimers #Brainhealth #CognitiveScience

The Renée Fleming Foundation has joined forces with the NeuroArts Blueprint initiative to establish the Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Awards. The awards will support both basic and applied research that expands the evidence base of the emerging field of neuroarts and furthers the mission of the Neuroarts Blueprint. #Brainhealth #Alzheimers #Dementia