Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Another moment of profound impact alongside with our partners, IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership for our THIRD season of the SIP Brain Health Innovation Olympics! Thank you Hitendra Patel, Adi Alon, Viola Xhafa, Victor Bender Zevallos, and all of the amazing team members who help facilitate this powerful program. And thank you to the students and executive leaders who worked together to forge new pathways to innovation in #brainhealth. Together, we can change our outcomes! https://lnkd.in/g7HSGXkW

This Veterans Day, we at Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. As an organization dedicated to #brainhealth and #longevity, we recognize the unique challenges many veterans face, particularly regarding cognitive health. Veterans are at higher risk of developing #dementia due to factors like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Studies show that veterans with PTSD are more than twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those without. Additionally, older veterans with a TBI diagnosis were 60% more likely to develop dementia over a nine-year period. We're committed to advancing research and support for veterans' brain health and advocating for: - Promoting early detection through memory screenings - Developing targeted interventions for TBI and PTSD-related cognitive issues - Advocating for increased funding for veteran-specific dementia research This Veterans Day, let's thank our veterans for their service and commit to supporting their long-term health and well-being. Together, we can work towards a future where all veterans can enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives long after their service ends. #VeteransDay #BrainHealth #Longevity #CognitiveWellness #CognitiveHealth

?? Season # 3 of the ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? is off to an inspiring start! We just wrapped up the Business Concepts Presentations, and we are incredibly proud of our talented student teams' hard work and creativity. Your innovative ideas and dedication to brain health solutions have truly set the bar high for this season! ?? A huge thank you to our distinguished panel of judges for their invaluable feedback and insights that will help shape the journey ahead. We also extend our gratitude to the exceptional teams representing institutions from around the globe: ???? Arizona State University ???? Asian Institute of Management ???? Columbia University ???? Haskayne School of Business at University of Calgary ???? INSEAD ???? Welingkar Institute of Management The concepts will be finalized with our judges’ insights, giving teams a focused pathway as they gear up for their Final Business Case Presentations. Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to unveiling innovative solutions for promoting healthy aging and brain health in our everyday lives! ???? Thank you to everyone who contributed to this successful event with Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative, IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership, and Innovation Olympics. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of brain health innovation. #SIPBrainHealthInnovationOlympics #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Innovation #Dementia Tagging our esteemed judges: Sarah Hoit, Adi Alon, Nancy Ness Judy, Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, Harris Eyre MD PhD, Bonnie Wattles, Jesús Mantas, Emma Heming Willis, Lori Alford, Gene Bowman, Andrew S Nevin, PhD, Mitchell Elkind, Pietro Ferraro, James Kirby, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, Dr. Leigh Richardson, Dan O'Connor, Karen Shadders, Rebecca Jackson, Bruce H. Lipnick, John Hartmayer, Sanjeev Shetty Mark Roth, Mindi Manuel, MS, RD, CSG, LDN, CDP, Viola Xhafa, Hitendra Patel, Allison Bonner, CDP, Abbie Hartley Richie, Aditya Sharma, MBA, Scott Kestenbaum

?? ?? Check out the Opening Ceremony recap video of this season's SIP Brain Health Innovation Olympics! ?? ?? ???????????? ???????????? ?"We are the action takers — entrepreneurs, corporate & non-profit leaders, scientists, and youth who are committed to change, the collaboration, innovation, and investment we make through these initiatives impacts brain health globally." Sarah Hoit, Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative ?????????? ?????????????? ?"We’re going to talk about the brain economy. The cost of neurological conditions across the lifespan is about $2.2 trillion a year. It’s growing at 5% annually, and it’s affecting the economic security of nation-states. The Olympics is a wonderful way to drive the economic transformation we need." Harris Eyre MD PhD, Brain Capital Alliance and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy ???????????? ????????????????? "I began my journey in AI 30 years ago, driven by a fascination with how the brain works. Neural networks — both biological and artificial — are at the heart of my work. The Innovation Olympics reflect this same fascination with understanding and improving brain health." Jesús Mantas, IBM and Biogen ?????????? ?????????????? "We’re focused on both brain health and brain fitness. It’s not just about supporting those with brain health issues, but also about being proactive, like we are with physical fitness. The Innovation Olympics bring us together to think about how to prevent and thrive in the brain health space." Robert Gordon, DSS, Inc. ???????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????????????????? "Since the inception of Social Impact Partners and the Olympics, we’ve seen the rich ideas from this competition influence our strategy, menus, and innovative thinking." Nancy Ness Judy, Sodexo ???????????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? "You can’t have cardiovascular health without brain health, and vice versa. At Social Impact Partners and in the Innovation Olympics, we’re aiming to make brain health as vital as heart health has been over the last century." Mitchell Elkind, American Heart Association ?????????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? "We believe collaboration over competition is the key to changing the course of brain diseases.“ Bonnie Wattles, Hilarity for Charity (HFC) ? Game on! This is just the beginning of an exciting program by IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership and Innovation Olympics featuring global student teams from Asian Institute of Management, Arizona State University, Columbia University, Haskayne School of Business, INSEAD, Welingkar Institute of Management, and University of Calgary. Learn more at www.socialimpact.partners.

Brain health is the key to our global economy's future! ???? Our SIP partner and member, Harris Eyre MD PhD, just released an eye-opening article revealing that brain disorders cost the economy $5 trillion annually, with potential solutions unlocking 130 million years of higher-quality life. ?? Harris, who serves as our judge for the Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative Brain Health Olympics, is passionately driving the brain-positive economic transition, working across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. He highlights the urgent need to focus on #BrainCapital, especially with advanced AI and societal challenges putting a strain on our #mentalhealth. Brain Capital deserves just as much attention as GDP! Early investments, brain-friendly schools, and supportive workplaces are crucial to building a resilient future. Let’s join Harris and Social Impact Partners in championing #BrainHealth and driving innovation for a better world. ?? A must-read for anyone interested in health, progress, and economic growth. ?? Check out Harris’s insights here: https://lnkd.in/ePgxCaUM #BrainEconomy #Longevity #Innovation #Longevity #Neuroresilience

?? Season #3 has begun and we just wrapped up an incredible Opening Ceremony for the Fall 2024 SIP Brain Health Innovation Olympics! ?? What an inspiring start with star judges, brilliant student teams, and thought-provoking discussions on brain health! ?? A big thank you to our speakers for setting the stage: - Sarah Hoit (Co-Founder and Chairman, Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative) - Adi Alon (Director, IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership) - Nancy Ness Judy (Global VP of Communications, Sodexo) - Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh (President and CEO, CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving) - Harris Eyre MD PhD (Executive Director, Brain Capital Alliance) - Jesús Mantas (Global Managing Partner, IBM and Board of Directors, Biogen) - Emma Heming Willis (Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Make Time Wellness) - Lori Alford (Co-Founder and COO, Avanti Senior Living) - Mitchell Elkind (Chief Clinical Science Officer, American Heart Association) - James Kirby, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA (Chief Commercial Officer, Kroger Health) - Dr. Leigh Richardson (Principal Founder and CEO, The Brain Performance Center) We also had the pleasure of welcoming outstanding student teams from around the world, including: ???? Arizona State University ???? Asian Institute of Management ???? Columbia University ???? Haskayne School of Business at University of Calgary ???? INSEAD ???? Welingkar Institute of Management The challenge for this season is set: "How can corporations—such as food, retail, real estate, technology, and service companies—use their platforms to promote healthy aging and brain health in the places where we work, live, study, and age? What innovative solutions are missing in the marketplace?" We look forward to more exciting sessions as we explore innovative ideas in brain health! Thank you to everyone who participated and made today’s event a success. There is still time for leaders and organizations to get involved. Please reach out to Allison Bonner at [email protected] to join us! #SIPBrainHealthInnovationOlympics #HealthyAging #StudentInnovation #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #BrainCapital #FoodCenteredHealth #CognitiveHealth

In celebration of World Alzheimer's Day, we honor the millions of individuals and families affected by #Alzheimers disease and all other #dementias. At Social Impact Partners | Global Brain Health Initiative, we believe that knowledge is power. By raising awareness and sharing information, we can challenge the stigma surrounding dementia and foster a more understanding community. Our 3rd season of the Brain Health Innovation Olympics, a platform that has sparked numerous groundbreaking ideas, starts on September 30th. There are still many opportunities for students, leaders, and organizations to participate in this inspiring program. Join us: ?? Become a member at https://lnkd.in/gkAfP__F. ?? Make a donation at https://lnkd.in/g7HSGXkW. ?? Learn more about our ongoing and future efforts at www.socialimpact.partners. Thank you to our students, leaders, and organizations who have joined our mission and shared our vision for a world without #dementia.

Check out the latest #brainhealth studies and research from The Lancet. The more we learn and educate across the healthspan, the better our brains will be!

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“Not too long ago, measuring pathology in the brain of a living human was considered impossible,” said Dr. Jason Karlawish, a co-director of the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania who was not involved in the research.?"This study adds to the revolution that has occurred in our ability to measure what’s going on in the brain of living humans.” A new blood test for #Alzheimers disease is showing incredible promise in #earlydetection, potentially revolutionizing the way we diagnose and treat this debilitating condition. This advancement could lead to earlier interventions and better #brainhealth outcomes for millions affected by Alzheimer's. Read the full article in The New York Times to learn more about this groundbreaking development and its implications for brain health: https://lnkd.in/dbekyVNj.