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All too often, people living with dementia can become overwhelmed by the seeming cacophony. Sometimes, we can offer a focal point through our calm and reassurance. We can provide peace amid the storm.

#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #kindness

"My head feels like this storm sometimes," said Tiny Dragon.

"If you really listen," said Big Panda, "you can hear the raindrops gently splashing on the stone. It's possible to find a little peace, even in a storm." — "My head feels like this storm sometimes," said Tiny Dragon. "If you really listen," said Big Panda, "you can hear the raindrops gently splashing on the stone. It's possible to find a little peace, even in a storm."

Ian Kremer

@LEAD_Coalition@mastodon.world · last week

#Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #kindness

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beSpacific

@bespacific@newsie.social · 2 months ago

University of New Mexico #scientist is revealing what might be one of the most overlooked causes of #dementia — damage in the #brain tiny #bloodvessels. Dr. Elaine Bearer has created a new way to classify these changes, showing that many people diagnosed with #Alzheimers also suffer from #vascular damage that quietly destroys #brain tissue. Even more surprising, she’s finding #microplastics inside the brain that appear linked to #inflammation & #memory loss. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251005085637.htm #healthcare

ScienceDaily

Scientists find hidden brain damage behind dementia

A University of New Mexico scientist is revealing what might be one of the most overlooked causes of dementia — damage in the brain’s tiny blood vessels. Dr. Elaine Bearer has created a new way to classify these changes, showing that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s also suffer from vascular damage that quietly destroys brain tissue. Even more surprising, she’s finding microplastics inside the brain that appear linked to inflammation and memory loss.

beSpacific

@bespacific@newsie.social · 2 months ago

ScienceDaily

Scientists find hidden brain damage behind dementia

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Antoinne Sterk

@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social · 3 months ago

Mam II

#Caregiving #Alzheimers #Dementia

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #Photography

An elderly person with short white hair is sitting in a chair, seen through a window. She is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a light blue apron. They are leaning forward, working on a crossword puzzle.

A wine glass is on a wooden surface in front of her, and a white lantern with star cutouts is next to it. Potted plants and other objects are visible, both inside the room and reflected in the window. The background outside the window shows residential buildings and trees under a colorful sky. — An elderly person with short white hair is sitting in a chair, seen through a window. She is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a light blue apron. They are leaning forward, working on a crossword puzzle. A wine glass is on a wooden surface in front of her, and a white lantern with star cutouts is next to it. Potted plants and other objects are visible, both inside the room and reflected in the window. The background outside the window shows residential buildings and trees under a colorful sky.

Antoinne Sterk

@antoinnesterk@cyberplace.social · 3 months ago

Mam II

#Caregiving #Alzheimers #Dementia

#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #Photography

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Flipboard Science Desk

@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social · 5 months ago

New research may have unearthed a therapeutic strategy in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Read more from @ScienceAlert:

https://flip.it/mIGa6Z

#Science #Brain #Health #Alzheimers #Neurology

Flipboard Science Desk

@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social · 5 months ago

New research may have unearthed a therapeutic strategy in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Read more from @ScienceAlert:

https://flip.it/mIGa6Z

#Science #Brain #Health #Alzheimers #Neurology

skry

@skry@mastodon.social · 7 months ago

"GOOD NEWS! Researchers at the University of New Mexico have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help PREVENT the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In preclinical trials, the vaccine REDUCED pTau, IMPROVED memory AND motor function, and REDUCED brain atrophy with NO major side effects."

@sailorrooscout@bsky.social Discussion on BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/sailorrooscout.bsky.social/post/3logqgstatk2l

Peer-reviewed paper in #Alzheimers & #Dementia journal
https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.70101

Article at UNM
https://hscnews.unm.edu/news/unm-researchers-plan-clinical-trials-to-test-vaccine-against-alzheimers-promoting-tau-protein

UNM HSC Newsroom

UNM Researchers Plan Clinical Trials to Test Vaccine Against Alzheimer’s-Promoting Tau Protein

University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers hope to launch human clinical trials in their quest for a vaccine to prevent the buildup of pathological tau – a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s dementia.