Contributed by Bill Edwards, UCI MIND Leadership Council and Speakers Bureau Member, former Alzheimer’s Caregiver, CEO and Global Advisor for Edwards Global Services, Inc. “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” Charles Darwin As a father, grandfather, business owner, and volunteer for UCI MIND, my life has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Here in Southern California, my daughter and I are, of course, shut in. We seldom go out except once a week to shop or to exercise. Less than 50 miles on the car in a…
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A message from the CA Department of Aging: Join us April 22 for a Caring for Family & Friends Check-In Call: Caregiving from Afar Are You Caring for Family or Friends from Afar During COVID-19? Whether you are providing support to an older person across town, across the country, or in a Nursing Home or Residential Care Facility, COVID-19 guidelines have presented new challenges and concerns. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to connect with caregiving experts! Wednesday, April 22th, at 1pm the California Department of Aging (https://aging.ca.gov) and the Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org) will host their 2nd of a…
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Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM), led by Maria Shriver, recently featured brain health tips from UCI MIND Director Dr. Joshua Grill on Facebook. Here's what he had to say: https://youtu.be/KaQ5z7d7XP8 “Adjust your expectations. Life is not normal right now. Be forgiving of others and of yourself. We may not be able to live up to our personal or professional goals of ourselves during this time. I’m a person who works very hard and wants to accomplish a lot, but I’ve had to come to grips with the fact that I’m not going to accomplish as much as I want to in…
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Did you know UCI MIND keeps a comprehensive archive of educational videos on our YouTube channel? View past Distinguished Lectures on the Brain, Q&A with experts on topics such as sleep, medications, and brain scans, past Research Conferences, and more. Featured video: Dr. Reisa Sperling, Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Research & Treatment at Brigham & Women's Hospital, delivers the 2020 UCI MIND Distinguished Lecture on the Brain, “Can we detect and treat Alzheimer's disease a decade before dementia? (And why we must!)” https://youtu.be/6HfTvwnFzww
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Contributed by Steve O’Leary, former Caregiver, UCI MIND Leadership Council Member Transition: passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : change (Merriam-Webster) How well do we accept the transitions we face in our life, especially as we grow older? I don't know about you, but I've been through a whole bunch of transitions, especially in the past few years! Sold my company. Lost my wife. Fought off disease. Found the Lord. Death of my closest friend. Learning to love again. And the list goes on! Now I'm facing - we're facing - a new major transition…
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Police and fire agencies from across Orange County held a special drive-by parade at UCI Medical Center on Tuesday to show unity and support for the medical staff. Even though the salute was from a distance, they were able to touch hearts and lift spirits for those who are working long hours to get patients healthy. Meanwhile, Taco Bell's taco truck made a stop at the hospital to provide workers free lunch. … Next week, UCI Medical Center will get another dose of love, when the Anaheim Ducks send 200 meals a day.
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and Featured Studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Caregiving Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregiving, and Social Networks (Bethesda, MD, and Memphis, TN) Care Partners Program for Alzheimer’s Disease (Miami, FL, and New York, NY) Cognitive Training for Older Caregivers (Rochester, NY) Mindfulness Training for African American Dementia Caregivers (Chapel Hill, NC) Mobile Web-based Behavioral Intervention for Improving Caregiver Well-being (La Jolla, CA) Tele-Savvy Education Program for Dementia Caregivers (Atlanta, GA)…
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Shared by NAMI OC, Thrive NYC has compiled a list of mental health apps that can be useful during this time. These apps include mindfulness, well-being, depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, and pain. English: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/app-library/ Spanish: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/es/ For those in Orange County who need help or someone to talk to: NAMI Warm Line: 877-910-9276 New Hope Crisis Hotline: 714 - NEW HOPE (714-639-4672) There is a Teen Line open from 6:00PM - 10:00PM Pacific at (310) 855 - 4673 or you can text 839863. The app can be downloaded at: https://teenlineonline.org
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Amyloid accumulation not the only risk factor in Alzheimer’s risk Irvine, Calif. – April 8, 2020 – Amyloid is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but the accumulation of these sticky proteins may not be the only risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published this week. Other, modifiable risk factors, such as the amount of fats in our blood and how efficiently our bodies generate energy could also play important roles.
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