🧠 June is #Alzheimer's and #BrainHealth Month! 🌟
Dementia is an umbrella term for various brain conditions, each impacting memory, thinking, and behavior in unique ways. Understanding the different types of dementia can help us support our loved ones and advocate for better brain health.
✅out this infographic to see the various types of dementia and learn more about their distinct characteristics. Let's spread awareness, show compassion, and support those affected. 💜
Ten-minute brain scan could detect dementia early, study suggests
Scientists used a scan of “resting” brain activity to identify whether people would go on to develop dementia, with an estimated 80% accuracy up to nine years before people received a diagnosis. If the findings were confirmed in a larger cohort, the scan could become a routine procedure in memory clinics, scientists said.
It's Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month!
Wondering how to protect your brain health as you age? While there's no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research suggests certain steps can help reduce your risk.
#KnowTheSigns #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #Dementia
https://www.alzheimers.gov/can-i-prevent-dementia