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- 1. Brain Health Bulletin V O L U M E 9 From Dementia Care Specialists ADRC Southwest Wisconsin Nov 2, 2022
- 2. Disclaimer Reference in this Brain Health Bulletin to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.
- 4. Adiona App is currently in beta testing. "Based on data from Fitbits, Adiona's app gives people with dementia and their caregivers the same, tailored suggestions that their doctor or dementia-trained social worker would give if they could look at that data every day and more. And those suggestions have the power to make huge differences in how your loved one feels and how you feel." Source: https://www.adionahealth.com/beta-test Door murals, GPS trackers, GPS patches, and door alarms available at the link below to keep your care receiver safe during winter months. Source: https://www.alzstore.com/alzheimers-dementia-wandering-s/1828.htm Automatic stove shut-off devices and more safety equipment available at the link below. Source: https://www.mindcarestore.com/automatic-stove-shut-off-system-iGuard-p/mc-m107.htm Technology
- 5. Building Caregiver Resilience Source: https://afsa.org/enhancing-resilience
- 6. Research Updates "Crossword puzzles beat computer video games in slowing memory loss Study finds adults with mild cognitive decline assigned puzzles showed less brain shrinkage, better daily functioning." "Novel Derivative of 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Improves Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's." "Study Links Omega-3s to Improved Brain Structure, Cognition at Midlife." "Decreased Proteins, Not Amyloid Plaques, Tied to Alzheimer's Disease." "Scientists develop new mathematical model of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have used a mathematical model to reveal how toxic proteins cluster together inside the brain during the early stages of Alzheimer's. The researchers say the discovery could have important implications for future treatments." "Gene involved in neuronal structure and function may protect against Alzheimer's disease. CU Anschutz scientists discover overexpression of gene boosts memory and learning in AD. The overexpression of a gene tied to cell division and the structure and function of neurons may prevent and protect against cognitive decline in both mice and humans with Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new study." "New study expands range of potential Alzheimer's drugs. Alzheimer's disease is associated with a reduction of insulin receptors in brain microvessels, which may contribute to brain insulin resistance and the formation of amyloid plaques, one of the disease's hallmarks. The findings could affect the search for new Alzheimer's drugs." "Detecting Alzheimer's disease from blood samples. Researchers have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid beta in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, from biomarkers in blood samples." Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221027093305.htm
- 7. C U L T U R A L L Y R E S P O N S I V E R E S O U R C E S Chinese Americans Japanese Americans Filipino Americans Indian Americans Pakistani Americans Bangladeshi Americans Sri Lankan or Nepalese Americans Historically, dementia research within the Asian population only focused on Japanese Americans or the Asian community as a whole. This meant Chinese, Filipino, and South Asian Americans were underrepresented, and researchers knew little about how dementia affected these groups. In order to change this, one 2018 studyTrusted Source collected data across a 14-year period within several Asian populations, which included: They also created a South Asian subgroup, which included: When comparing rates of dementia among Asian Americans, they discovered the Filipino community had the highest rate of dementia, followed by Japanese and Chinese populations. South Asian Americans had the lowest rate of dementia. All Asian Americans had lower rates of dementia than white Americans. The researchers note that more studies are necessary to understand how different dementia risk factors, such as genetic and environmental influences, affect the Asian population. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dementia-in- the-asian-community
- 8. Check out The Resilient Caregiver Podcast! Make sure to subscribe to catch all of our interviews with amazing experts who can empower you be resilient during your journey of caregiving! Learn more at https://anchor.fm/theresilientcaregiver
- 10. Upcoming Event
- 11. Make sure to Like and Follow the Dementia Care Specialist Page on Facebook @adrcswwi.dementia! If you have any friends or clients who would benefit from getting information about how to be a resilient caregiver, please recommend this page to them!
- 12. Questions? Want a brain wellness check? Reach out today at (800) 514-0066 bbeam@gchsd.org bbiddick@gchsd.org
- 13. Disclaimer Reference in this Brain Health Bulletin to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.