What does a head injury at 25 have to do with memory at 70? The 2024 Lancet Commission counts TBI among the 14 modifiable dementia risk factors, and places it in midlife. Most of the 14 are chronic conditions. Brain injury is an event. 💜🧠 #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. 💙
Throughout September, £6 from every REPOSE Duo supports @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social, or Alzheimer Scotland for Scottish purchases, helping fund Dementia Research Nurses.

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#WorldAlzheimersMonth

🔬 During #WorldAlzheimersMonth and every day, #Alzheimer’s research moves forward, & the diagnostic journey must also.
❓ How can we make #diagnosis more personalised, timely and useful? Learn about saliva-& blood-based diagnostic tools that could provide earlier answers & better #care: fluidx-ad.eu

ICYMI - A Series in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social explores how Alzheimer's disease clinical practice might evolve over the next 5–10 years, focusing on:
➡️ fluid biomarkers
➡️ neuroimaging
➡️ clinical pathways for cognitively unimpaired individuals

Read now: spkl.io/633277rPsR #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Alzheimer’s affects not only those living with the disease, but also families & caregivers

For those of us living with fibromyalgia, caregiving can add to pain, fatigue & other daily challenges

This month, let’s raise awareness & support everyone affected by Alzheimer’s

#WorldAlzheimersMonth

There are a lot of myths about Alzheimer’s disease, and we’re busting them.

Test your knowledge this #WorldAlzheimersMonth.

https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/5-myths-about-alzheimers-disease?utm_campaign=unfunded&utm_source=website&utm_medium=social

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 and the 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 with “𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗲”. This multidisciplinary production places people living with dementia at centre stage and celebrates their creativity.

🎧 bit.ly/4yGO75N
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

#WorldPatientSafetyDay (@who.int) was earlier this week, but #patientsafety matters every day.
🧠 PROMINENT is developing a digital platform, bringing together patient information for more informed, person-centred #dementia care.
#Alzheimers #DigitalHealth #WorldAlzheimersMonth
www.ihi-prominent.eu

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 and “𝗔 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝗻”.

Inspired by his mother's experience of dementia, the song was recorded with Dublin's 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 and uses music to raise awareness of dementia.

🎧 bit.ly/4h0ISrH
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗺 and 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆, highlighting how people living with dementia can continue to engage with and enjoy music and movement.

🎧 bit.ly/4gYNKxD
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: Brit Olesen and The Dementia Choir feature people living with dementia. They use music to challenge stigma, celebrate abilities and show that dementia does not define a person's identity, talents or contribution to society.

🎧 bit.ly/4rcZfoq
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

Understanding Brain Health: Preventing Dementia, looks at what underpins the diseases that lead to dementia, how we can predict, detect earlier, and design interventions to improve brain health.
#WorldAlzheimersMonth #OER #Alzheimers
@edinunineuro.bsky.social
open.ed.ac.uk/understandin...

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: Claus Christensen and the song "Når vi er sammen" which was recorded by a choir of people living with dementia and highlights the power of music and community to challenge stigma and promote understanding.

🎧 bit.ly/4AcWcRh
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

For #WorldAlzheimersMonth, everyone is invited to take part in our surveys for #dementia #research projects.
Share your views on blood tests to help diagnose dementia early, in the READ-OUT study:
➡️ popped.org.uk/read-out/
#DementiaDiagnosisMatters #AlzheimerDiagnosisMatters #EarlyDiagnosisMatters

💬... for people affected by dementia in the UK, getting an early and accurate diagnosis remains a significant challenge💬

New blog: Making patient safety work for people living with dementia. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #dementia #patientsafety #worldalzheimersmonth

🎵 #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight: James McKillop uses music to challenge dementia stigma. Drawing on his own experiences of living with dementia, his songs highlight the humanity and individuality of people affected by the condition.

🎧 bit.ly/4xuw2XM
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026

🧠 What is dementia?
❓ How does it affect someone experiencing domestic abuse?
💭What support is available and where can I signpost?
🎬 This short video explores these questions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6gD... #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Keeping your brain healthy as you age may help reduce the risk of dementia. 🧠

During #WorldAlzheimersMonth, explore how lifestyle habits like including choosing nutritious foods, staying physically active and keeping your mind engaged can make a difference!

#eatright

Cognitive health is our ability to clearly think, learn, and remember, and it is an important component of performing everyday activities.

So why is maintaining cognitive health important? Here’s what scientists have to say:

#CognitiveHealth #HealthyAging #WorldAlzheimersMonth

🎵 Our #WorldAlzheimersMonth spotlight this morning is Daniel Cauchi's Niftakarna, shortlisted for the 2026 Anti-Stigma Award. Inspired by his mother's memory loss, the song explores memory, love and care while challenging dementia stigma.

🎧 bit.ly/4cEEtbw
🎟️ bit.ly/AntiStigma2026