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Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowGeorge Vradenburg - Founding Chairman, Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative - Advancing Brain HealthSend us a textGeorge Vradenburg is Founding Chairman of the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative ( DAC - https://www.davosalzheimerscollaborative.org/ ), a pioneering worldwide initiative to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, seeking to mirror the success of global efforts against infectious diseases.DAC is extending global research beyond its current focus on traditional Western European ethnic populations into the highly diversified populations of the Global South, where the vast majority of those with Alzheimer’s live. By introducing lower-cost screening and diagnostic tools as well as new treatment and prevention modalities in primary care and community health sett...2025-07-241h 00
BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 90: The Longevity Paradox: Health Span vs. Life Span with Paul IrvingBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.What's the purpose of a long life if our brains can't enjoy it? Paul Irving, Senior Advisor at the Milken Institute on the Future of Longevity and Dean of Faculty at USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, challenges conventional thinking about aging and longevity in a conversation with host, Meryl Comer. Together they address the critical distinction between longevity and brain health and explore why maintaining cognitive function matters more than simply extending lifespan. Paul shares insights into intergenerational collaboration and fighting ageism to create healthier, more...2025-07-1521 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 89: The Invisible Workforce with Paul Irving: Why Caregiving is a Personal and an Economic CrisisBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.In this episode of BrainStorm, Paul Irving discusses the PBS documentary produced by Bradley Cooper called Caregiving with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation centers on the widespread impact of caregiving in America, where over 53 million people provide unpaid care for loved ones with conditions like Alzheimer's. Irving emphasizes that caregiving is a universal human experience that creates significant economic challenges, with the Milken Institute estimating losses around $1 trillion annually. Irving advocates for developing "care-aware cultures" in workplaces and society and he stresses that human capital is any...2025-07-0216 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 88: Breaking the Silence: Jay Reinstein’s Mission to End Alzheimer's StigmaBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer talks with Jay Reinstein, a former assistant city manager in North Carolina, about his 12 to15-month journey involving neuropsychological testing and brain scans before being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 57. Rather than retreat from public life, Jay transformed his diagnosis into a platform for advocacy, serving on national boards including Voices of Alzheimer’s and lobbying Congress for more funding. The episode covers the benefits of early diagnosis, lifestyle changes, support groups, and innovative programs like the Su...2025-06-1723 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 87: Agitation and Alzheimer’s with Nancy TreasterBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.In this episode of BrainStorm Nancy Treaster, a certified caregiving advocate and co-host of The Caregiver's Journey podcast, shares her professional and personal experiences with host Meryl Comer. Their conversation focuses on agitation, one of the most challenging aspects of dementia care, affecting more than half of all Alzheimer’s patients in terms of quality of life while increasing caregiver burden. Treaster emphasizes the importance of being a "detective" when agitation occurs and identifying potential medical triggers before exploring other causes. They also share practical coping strategies wh...2025-06-0324 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 86: Muffy Walker, Author of "Memory Weavers"BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.This episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's features Muffy Walker, a psychiatric nurse, and founder of the International Bipolar Foundation. Her new novel Memory Weavers is based on her professional and personal experiences caring for family members with Alzheimer's disease and issues of mental illness that inspire her advocacy work. Her novel explores how one person with fading memories from Alzheimer's and another with PTSD, who can't escape traumatic memories, find and support each other. Along With BrainStorm host Meryl Comer, Walker delves into the persistent st...2025-05-2018 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 85: Trump’s Policies and the Effect on Alzheimer's with George Vradenburg and Russ PaulsenBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.in this episode of the "BrainStorm" by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, George Vradenburg, Co-founder and Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, and Russ Paulsen, the organization's Chief Operating Officer, discuss the impact of the Trump administration's policies on Alzheimer's research with host Meryl Comer. The conversation highlights the systematic dismantling of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other critical agencies, which threatens to undermine Alzheimer's research and public health. Vradenburg and Paulsen express concerns about the lack of transparency in the reorganization and the potential negative effects on drug reviews and approvals...2025-05-0622 min
Caregiver SOSThe Policy Environment for Caregiver Supports with Jason ResendezJason Resendez joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about the policy environment for caregiver supports on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Jason Jason Resendez is a nationally recognized care advocate. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, where he leads research, policy, and programmatic initiatives to build health, wealth, and equity for America’s 53 million family caregivers. In 2023, Jason was named one of the most consequential leaders in health and medicine by STAT News. Prior to joining NAC, Jason was the fo...2025-04-2626 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 84: Greg O'Brien – Advocating for Scientific Research for Alzheimer’sBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Journalist and author Greg O'Brien, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's over a decade ago, shares with BrainStorm host Meryl his determination to be heard at the Washington D.C. rally at the Lincoln Memorial to protest proposed cuts to NIH biomedical research funding that would critically affect Alzheimer's disease research. Greg also candidly shares what it takes for him to navigate at this late stage in the disease.This episode also features a TopLine commentary by George Vradenburg, founder and chair of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, on the mobilization o...2025-04-1619 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 83: Doreen Monks – The Emotional Journey of Alzheimer’s and Dementia (part 2)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer continues explore the challenges of false Alzheimer's diagnosis in her interview with Doreen Monks, a former neuroscience nurse practitioner. Upon re-examination, Monks' diagnosis was revised eight years later as mixed dementia, but the stigma of Alzheimer's has already taken its toll.Part 2 highlights issues in the dementia diagnosis process, the gap between scientific advances and clinical practice, and the emotional toll of misdiagnosis. Doreen Monks' personal journey offers both practical advice and emotional support for others facing...2025-04-0112 min
Brain Chat with the Nerdy NeurologistMemory Loss and DementiaDon’t miss the next episode of #BrainChat, where we discuss memory loss and dementia with Stephanie J. Monroe, JD. As Vice President of Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Stephanie has spent her career addressing Alzheimer’s impact on communities of color and advocating for greater minority participation in clinical trials. 🧠💡2025-03-3148 min
Diane Rehm: On My MindThe latest on Alzheimer's research -- and why it might be at riskNearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. For years, research into the disease remained underfunded -- and patients who received a diagnosis had few options when it came to treatment. But in recent years, that has begun to change. “There are exciting developments in the research field at each stage of our lives that affect the strength of our brain and the ability of the brain to resist brain challenges,” says George Vradenburg.Vradenburg is chairman of the non-profit UsAgainstAlzheimer's, which he co-fo...2025-03-2040 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 82: Doreen Monks – The Emotional Journey of Alzheimer’s and Dementia (part 1)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.What if your life and career were upended with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only to learn eight years later that the diagnosis was wrong? In this BrainStorm episode, host Meryl Comer talks with Doreen Monks, a former neuroscience nurse practitioner, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 63 years old. Doreen shares her emotional and professional experiences, the frustration of misdiagnoses, and the advice she has for others navigating similar challenges. They also discuss the crucial role physicians and caregivers have in empowering those with dementia.T...2025-03-1916 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 81: Tony Bennett's Daughters - Breaking Through the Silence of Alzheimer'sBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Learning about an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in your family is never easy. When you are an iconic music legend like Tony Bennet with legions of adoring fans, it is front page news. Antonia and Johanna Bennett, daughters of the late Tony Bennett, candidly discuss their emotional reactions to learning about their father's diagnosis. They share their concern for their father and fears about their own cognitive futures with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Hear more about the challenges faced by the family and Tony’s final performances with Lady...2025-03-0419 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 80: George Vradenburg and the Global Impact of Alzheimer's (part 1)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Alzheimer’s 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’...2025-02-1922 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 79: Rudy Tanzi – Alzheimer’s Updates and Developments; What’s New? (part 2)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer continues her compelling interview with "Rockstar of Science" Dr. Rudy Tanzi, the pioneering Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit and Director of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Tanzi unveils the secrets of brain health and Alzheimer's research. Exploring his innovative SHIELD framework, Dr. Tanzi offers practical strategies for cognitive wellness, from sleep and stress management to diet and lifelong learning.The episode takes an innovative turn with AI-generated questions...2025-02-0417 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 78: Dr. Rudy Tanzi - Alzheimer's Updates and Developments; What's New for 2025? (part 1)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Join BrainStorm host Meryl Comer as she kicks off 2025 with "Rockstar of Science" Dr. Rudy Tanzi, the pioneering Director of Genetics and Aging Research and Director of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Tanzi delves into the new FDA-approved drugs, early cognitive blood tests, and why treating Alzheimer's should mirror our approach to heart disease by focusing on prevention long before symptoms appear. Drawing from his decades of research, Dr. Tanzi shares his vision for the future: a simple daily pill that...2025-01-2218 min
Working Caregivers: The Invisible EmployeesJason Resendez on Caregiver Advocacy and Workplace CultureIn this episode we welcome Jason Resendez, a leading advocate in the caregiving and Alzheimer's space, to the podcast. Together, we discuss the critical challenges facing working caregivers and how systemic changes can create supportive environments both in the workplace and in society. Jason shares his personal caregiving journey, the groundbreaking advocacy work of the National Alliance for Caregiving, and practical tips for employees and employers navigating caregiving responsibilities. From public policy changes to personal empowerment, this conversation sheds light on the invisible struggles and triumphs of working caregivers. Plus, Jason provides a sneak peek into the 2025 "Caregiving in...2025-01-0739 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 77: Rebecca Chopp, PhD - Maintaining Dignity While Living with Alzheimer’sBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.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. The episode also stresses the importance of early conversations about care preferences and advocacy as a way...2024-12-1814 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 76: Rebecca Chopp, PhD – Spirituality and Alzheimer’sBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.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...2024-12-0421 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 75: Music and Mind Series - Part 5 with Renée Fleming: Harnessing the Arts for Health and WellnessBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Music and the arts have a positive impact on brain health, mental well-being, and quality of life. Renée Fleming, World Renowned Soprano and Global Arts Health Advocate shares the latest science behind the healing power of music and the brain with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer. Fleming’s anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, is a collection of essays about the powerful impact of music on health and human experiences, particularly how it plays a critical role to help preserve memo...2024-11-1915 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 74: Music and Mind Series - Part 4 with Assal Habibi, Ph.D.BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.The latest research shows that not only does music play an important role in the development of cognitive, emotional, and social abilities in children, but it also benefits cognitive functioning in older adults, including those suffering from dementia.In this episode of BrainStorm host Meryl Comer sits down with Dr. Assal Habibi, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute and Director of the Center for Music Brain and Society at the University of Southern California. Dr. Habibi’s essay in the anthology Mu...2024-11-0517 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 73: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Long-term and health care costs for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to reach $360 billion in the Unites States this year. In part 2 of the interview with Investment Advisor and New York Times Bestselling author Ric Edelman, host Meryl Comer asks about the financial challenges faced by families dealing with Alzheimer’s. Listen to the advice Edleman has about long-term care insurance and mistakes individuals commonly make in planning for retirement. You won’t want to miss this informative episode of BrainStorm!Brai...2024-10-1520 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 72: Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 1)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Alzheimer’s disease can devastate families financially and requires smart financial planning for healthy longevity. Investment Advisor and New York Times bestselling author Ric Edelman and host Meryl Comer discuss the financial implications of Alzheimer’s. Mr. Edelman highlights a few common financial mistakes individuals often make, including procrastination in planning for retirement. Better diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s and the importance of early detection are needed to help manage the building economic burden of the disease on individuals and society. You won’t want to miss this inf...2024-10-0220 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 71: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 2)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.When it comes to brain health, it can be information overload. Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University give their perspective on brain health supplements and the tests to have your doctor administer. In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer also delves into the couple's research and the difficulties of recruitment. Their work, featured in the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat, shows the crucial role diet plays in brain health. 2024-09-1720 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 70: Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai – Lifestyle and Longevity (part 1)BrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.Can small adjustments to lifestyle make a difference for healthy longevity? In this episode of BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's, host Meryl Comer focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention with Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. The couple's research, including their work featured in the Netflix documentary You Are What You Eat, shows that diet plays a crucial role in brain health. Their discussion underscores that every positive step can lead to substantial benefits in brain health and Al...2024-09-0419 minBrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer'sEp 69: Music and Mind Series – Part 3 with Connie TomainoBrainStorm wants to hear from you! Send us a text.How does someone with a movement disorder that effects executive functioning suddenly move to music with a dance tempo? Concetta M. Tomaino, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and long-time collaborator with famed British neurologist Oliver Sacks, explores the power of music to reach those with dementia and other neurologic conditions. Tomaino dives into the research with host, Meryl Comer on ways to use music to awaken cognitive reserve in our loved ones deep into late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. You won’t want...2024-08-2012 min
Sustainable HumanEpisode 6: Brain Health: The case for a new balance sheet paradigm by Kelly O'Brien''I do think that right now, the way that the balance sheet works, humans are seen as an expense and not an asset, technically. Until that changes, and there is a movement to change that, that's what it will be seen as: an investment in a human is an expense, not an asset. There's got to be a mind shift''In this sixth episode of the Sustainable Human Podcast, our host Linda Jarnhamn and Kelly O'Brien, Lead for The Business Collaborative for Brain Health and Vice President of Prevention at USAgainstAlzheimer's, go wide and deep...2024-04-1536 min
Public Health Review Morning EditionStates Lead Equity Initiatives, ASTHO Tunes Medicaid Parity PolicyJessica Fepelstein, ASTHO Analyst for State and Community Engagement, explains the health equity core concepts work that is happening as part of the STRETCH Initiative; Dr. Esther Muna, Chief Executive Officer and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, discusses the ASTHO policy statement calling for Medicaid funding parity for the U.S. territories; Daphne Delgado, Program Director with the Center for Brain Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer's, says the organization has resources for doing work in black and Latino communities; and an ASTHO webinar will help you learn new strategies to improve access to emergency contraception during. 2023-11-2905 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionNew Website Examines Public Health Priorities, Advocacy Drives Alzheimer’s PolicyDr. Marcus Plescia, ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, examines ASTHO’s new webpage with a collection of evidence-based technical packages covering key public health concerns; J.T. Lane, ASTHO Senior Vice President for Population Health and Innovation, outlines the work being facilitated by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement or TEFCA; and Daphne Delgado, the Program Director for the Center for Brain Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer's, says 2023 has been a historic and exciting year for the Alzheimer’s community. ASTHO Webpage: Evidence-Based Public Health ASTHO Blog Article: TEFCA – A Better User Experience for Exchanging Public Health...2023-11-2704 min
Informatics in the RoundClinical Trials: Are We Whitewashing the Data?Is every clinical trial created equal? In this episode, we learn some shocking information about the proportions of populations normally included in clinical trials. We specifically cover recent treatments for Alzheimer’s disease to discuss how we may have failed to consider minority populations in our research and how we can use precision medicine to create more equitable clinical trials. We also discuss how we can redevelop trust in scientific institutions in the wake of the pandemic and how health professionals can adapt their research techniques to include data from historically underrepresented populations.
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Reimagining Black Relations#70 Addressing Dementia in the Black Community - Fayron EppsFayron Epps, PhD, RN, a nurse with 20+ years’ experience creating culturally relevant programs to reduce health disparities for underserved populations, highlighted significant health findings, negatively impacting the Black community. Dr. Epps passionately implored patients, their families, caregivers, and spiritual leaders to be engaged, for it is clear the status quo will be insufficient to sustain the community, and the consequences could be dire. The impending threat emphasized the urgency to adapt and collaborate on this new path that ensures the community’s survival and vitality. “I heard that by 2030, 40% of individuals in America with a diagnosis...2023-06-1048 min
Healthcare Policy PopCMS Alzheimer's Decisions + No DataRuss Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer for UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, explains how some recent coverage decisions from CMS are affecting thousands of patients a day; ACIP’s public comment period RSV vaccines is officially open; Tony Newberne, a patient advocate from NC’s 14th congressional district, discusses his policy priorities, including QALY reforms, as he gets ready for Patients Rising Now’s Washington D.C. We The Patients Fly-In; and Patients Rising Now has submitted a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Health Care Financing supporting bill S754 which would mandate comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Webpage: N...2023-06-0605 min
Episodes Archives - Fading Memories PodcastA Millennial Caregiver Dedication to Her Mom
Jessica and her Mother, CG.
A millennial caregivers dedication to her mom. When we think of someone caring for a loved one, our first impression isn't typically of a person in their mid-twenties. Generally, we think of an older adult spouse or middle-aged child caring for a parent. However, a rapidly growing population of caregivers are millennial caregivers, and Jessica Guthrie is a prime example.
While millennial caregivers, like Jessica, face all the same ups and downs as their older peers, they're also at a point in their lives that can compound the challenges of caregiving. They're...2023-02-281h 10
Florida ExclusivoFlorida Exclusivo Auto caliente causa Hipertermia,Vacuna Covid embarazo o lactando, Signos para detectar el AlzheimerJosé Alberto Uclés, Portavoz de Asuntos Públicos Hispanos, Especialista en Medios y Eventos de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA)Dejar a un niño en un automóvil caliente puede causar hipertermia por el calor extremo del vehículo y la muerte. En el lapso de 10 minutos, un automóvil puede calentarse 20 grados Fahrenheit, lo suficiente como para matar a un niño. La temperatura corporal de un niño aumenta de tres a cinco veces más rápido que la de un adulto. Una temperatura central de alrededor de 1...2022-05-2035 min
Vital Health PodcastGeorge Vradenburg, USAgainstAlzheimer's, and CMS' NCDGeorge Vradenburg is the co-founder and chairman of USAgainstAlzheimer's, a patient advocacy organization founded in 2010, which has successfully worked to increase funding for Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Along with his philanthropic activities, George Vradenburg is also a very successful corporate lawyer and has been the Executive Vice President of AOL Time Warner and the Fox Broadcasting Company. The podcast discusses the current state of Alzheimer's research and the potential impact of CMS guidance requiring confirming clinical trials for new treatments targeting Amyloid plaques in its prevention. We also highlight a growing consensus of concern surrounding CMS' cu...2022-04-0834 min
Alzheimer's SpeaksInside Stories To Shift Dementia Care by Michael Ellenbogen & George VradenburgLori La Bey talks with Michael Ellenbogen who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 49. He has been a mover and shaker in the industry and is interested in motivating those living with dementia to raise their voices and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease. Michael also wrote about his journey with the disease in his book entitled “From the Corner Office to Alzheimer's.”
GeorgeVradenburg and his late wife Trish, Co-founded UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in October of 2010. From the get go, they positioned themselves as a primary go to organization. They listen to the needs of the peopl...2022-03-231h 27Alzheimer's SpeaksInside Stories To Shift Dementia Care by Michael Ellenbogen & George VradenburgLori La Bey talks with Michael Ellenbogen who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 49. He has been a mover and shaker in the industry and is interested in motivating those living with dementia to raise their voices and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease. Michael also wrote about his journey with the disease in his book entitled “From the Corner Office to Alzheimer's.” GeorgeVradenburg and his late wife Trish, Co-founded UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in October of 2010. From the get go, they positioned themselves as a primary go to organization. They listen to the needs of the peopl...2022-03-231h 27
AMWA Diversity DialoguesBrainGuide: Opening The Discussion Around Brain Health The conversation about dementia and brain health can be a difficult one in different communities. BrainGuide by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is a first-of-its-kind platform that empowers people with knowledge and resources to take the best next steps in managing their own or a loved one’s brain health. Brooks Kenny speaks with Dr. Neelum Aggarwal and host Dr. Chyanne Brown about the BrainGuide's success in the year since its creation.
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Empowering Professionals in AgingDisparities in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease and other dementias disproportionately affects women, African Americans and Latinos. In fact, women are twice as likely to develop the disease as men. Twenty percent of Americans living with the disease are African Americans and Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to be diagnosed than non-Latino whites. It is important for professionals to understand the disparities that exist among these subsets of the population. Join this webinar to learn more on this topic from a guest speaker with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s who will discuss how communities and healthcare systems can work together to promote brain health equity for all...2021-11-1859 min
Dementia MattersAccessibility and Community: Bringing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources to the Latinx CommunityUsAgainstAlzheimer’s newly-released tool, BrainGuide, may seem like a simple questionnaire, but the project highlights a growing movement to make Alzheimer’s disease research and resources accessible to a broader range of communities. Released in 2021, BrainGuide is a one-of-a-kind resource that provides information about Alzheimer’s disease in English and Spanish through online and telephone questionnaires. Dr. Maria Mona Pinzon, a physician-scientist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and a consultant on BrainGuide, joins the podcast to discuss the impacts this project has had on educating the Latinx community about Alzheimer’s disease. Discussing the barr...2021-10-2824 min
Ideagen RadioUsAgainstAlzheimer's on Good Health & Well BeingSend us a textBrooks Kenny, Executive Director, WomenAgainstAlzheimer's and Director, Be Brain Powerful Campaign discusses UN SDG 3, Good Health & Well Being during Ideagen's 17 Days of Sustainability. 2021-10-0523 min
Move to Live®MoreLinking Movement and Brain Health - UsAgainstAlzheimer'sAn interview with Kelly O'Brien, Executive Director of the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain Health Partnership.And so physical activity, I think, is one of the most important. It's also one of the most scientifically backed and researched interventions. Dozens and dozens and dozens of studies have confirmed over and over and over again, that consistent and increased physical activity can actually reduce your risk of dementia and improve your cognitive performance.Kelly O'BrienPreventing and treating Alzheimer’s diseaseEmpowering people to reduce risk Linking movement and brain healthPhysical activ...2021-09-1431 min