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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

It should inspire those engaged in similar struggles around the world - and remind those of us lucky enough to live in America that we have a solemn responsibility to constantly preserve and defend our own hard-won democratic traditions.

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Tuesday! A new episode of Ask Dr. Mia has dropped and she reviews the Top 5 Misconceptions About #Dementia Check out this summary and listen to the whole episode wherever you stream #podcasts !
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Top 5 Misconceptions About #dementia #alzheimer #medicare #healthcaresystem #aging

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 2d

Individuals with diabetes have a 71% greater risk to experience cognitive decline compared to those without, highlighting the need for targeted screening, healthy diets, and treatments. 🧠

What lifestyle factors help blood sugar?

Read here: ht*tps://buff.ly/B9AKka5

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

The visuals this thread evoked brought me great joy. Thank you! 😂

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Tuesday! A new episode of Ask Dr. Mia has dropped and she reviews the Top 5 Misconceptions About #Dementia Check out this summary and listen to the whole episode wherever you stream #podcasts !
youtube.com/shorts/u-m_v...

Top 5 Misconceptions About #dementia #alzheimer #medicare #healthcaresystem #aging

YouTube video by Ask Dr. Mia- Navigating Dementia Caregiving

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Tuesday! If you haven’t caught the newest episode of #AskDrMia go check it out! This amazing episode talks about the newest #research on #dementia including connections that some may be missing. What does #perimenopause have to do with #Alzheimer’s & #caregiving?!

youtube.com/shorts/I8cfj...

New Research on #dementia : #perimenopause #caregiving #brainhealth #selfcare #women #alzheimer

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Tuesday! If you haven’t caught the newest episode of #AskDrMia go check it out! This amazing episode talks about the newest #research on #dementia including connections that some may be missing. What does #perimenopause have to do with #Alzheimer’s & #caregiving?!

youtube.com/shorts/I8cfj...

New Research on #dementia : #perimenopause #caregiving #brainhealth #selfcare #women #alzheimer

YouTube video by Ask Dr. Mia- Navigating Dementia Caregiving

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11d

COVID-19 and Brain Connectivity

COVID-19 infections have been linked to a significant reduction in functional brain connectivity in dementia patients, suggesting it may accelerate neurodegenerative processes. 🧠 ht*tps://buff.ly/cLOF15N

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 40 Hz Gamma Stimulation & Alzheimer's: New Findings

This finding suggests that if you listen to 40 Hz neural entrainment, you may benefit from having your eye closed in a quiet space so that you are not distracted by your environment. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/e4D50FI

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 16d

Awesome research! The @askdrmia.bsky.social Podcast had a great episode where she talked about this! She recommended #brainspotting as a good one for neural entertainment.

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Can Sound Manage Stress Relief? #caregiver #stressrelief #askdrmia #dementiacaregiver #healthcare

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Tuesday! What does family and childhood #nutrition have to do with #dementia ? Find out in this week’s episode preview and hear more about new research in the full episode of #AskDrMia wherever you stream #podcasts . #caregiving #foodstamps #publicpolicy
www.youtube.com/shorts/IM7ZA...

New Research on #dementia : Impact of SNAP Cuts #brainhealth #gutbrainaxis #nutrition #foodstamps

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Juli Adams @juliadams.bsky.social · 16d

Current mood

#art #oilpainting #overit

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 16d

This day in 1960s history:
September 24, 1960: The USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Virginia, marking a new era in naval power & carrier design. For more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe & follow us on social media

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clockssarchive.bsky.social @clockssarchive.bsky.social · 16d

World Digital Preservation Day 2025 is Coming! Let's Celebrate on Thursday November 6th, 2025!

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World Digital Preservation Day 2025 is Coming! Let's Celebrate on Thursday November 6th, 2025! - Digital Preservation Coalition

DPC News RSS Feed

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DiscoSpock 🌵🏴‍☠️ 🖖 @discospock.bsky.social · 16d

Eject the warp core!!

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 16d

What an honour to have shared the stage with the @vicrayner.bsky.social at the International Aged Conference in Poland this lunchtime. Presenting on #socialcare in the United Kingdom we told the honest story of potential and challenge.

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Tuesday! What does family and childhood #nutrition have to do with #dementia ? Find out in this week’s episode preview and hear more about new research in the full episode of #AskDrMia wherever you stream #podcasts . #caregiving #foodstamps #publicpolicy
www.youtube.com/shorts/IM7ZA...

New Research on #dementia : Impact of SNAP Cuts #brainhealth #gutbrainaxis #nutrition #foodstamps

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UBC IDEA Lab @idea.nursing.ubc.ca · 19d

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. At the UBC IDEA Lab, we believe our work matters because people living with dementia matter. Through co-created research, we’re working toward a kinder, more compassionate future for dementia care 💜

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 19d

Absolutely where my thing for them started. The Bodyguard and Spock. 😳😮‍💨🖖🏻

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Art Walaszek, MD @walaszek.medsky.social · 20d

I am really enjoying this new @apapsychiatric.bsky.social APA Publishing book by Drs. Laura Dunn & Erin Cassidy-Eagle:

“Tuning in: The Art & Science of Psychotherapy in Older Adults”

Therapy is effective for a variety of mental illnesses in older adults.

#medsky

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Book cover - image of tuning fork over a ripple in the water

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Shibley @drshibley.bsky.social · 20d

Blogpost: World Alzheimer’s Day 2025. Stop selling false hope – and start valuing care?
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2025. Stop selling false hope – and start valuing care?

A performative ritual which needs a change of direction.

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 20d

One of my favorite books of all time & anyone can read it for free!

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 20d

This day in 1960s history:
September 20, 1962: James Meredith attempted to register at the University of Mississippi and was blocked by Governor Ross Barnett, prompting federal intervention and becoming a key moment in the civil rights fight against segregation. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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Builder Librarian @builderlibrarian.bsky.social · 22d

#TGIF ! Kick of the weekend with a bonus Short from the @askdrmia.bsky.social #podcast . One aspect of the coming cuts to #Medicare #Medicaid that isn’t talked about much is the impact it will have on immigrants who have contributed to both programs. Like & Subscribe!
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Medicare & Medicaid Cuts: What It Means For Immigrants #immigrants #medicare #medicaid

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 21d

In this week’s #podcast the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement are considered both from the perspective of reducing falls and enhancing #mentalhealth and well-being, especially in #OlderAge. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

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To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

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