UMN Memory Keepers MDT
@umnmemorykeepermdt.bsky.social
Driven to end health disparities. Researching dementia, diabetes & Indigenous & rural #SDOH using team science and Indigenous knowledge approaches
Happy National Rural Health Day! Today we'd like to reflect on the friendships made and partnerships reinforced by our latest Brain Train and Round Table events in Thief River Falls! #RuralHealth #RuralHealthMatters #alzheimersresearch #alzheimersawareness #alzheimerscare #BrainHealth
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Happy National Rural Health Day! Today we'd like to reflect on the friendships made and partnerships reinforced by our latest Brain Train and Round Table events in Thief River Falls! #RuralHealth #RuralHealthMatters #alzheimersresearch #alzheimersawareness #alzheimerscare #BrainHealth
Our Elder in Residence Rick Smith and Dakota Community Researcher Paul Dressen are "Having a blast meeting new friends and finding a lot of old friends!" at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wellness & Benefits Expo- Wellnival
Thank you SMSC for having us!!
Thank you SMSC for having us!!
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our Elder in Residence Rick Smith and Dakota Community Researcher Paul Dressen are "Having a blast meeting new friends and finding a lot of old friends!" at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wellness & Benefits Expo- Wellnival
Thank you SMSC for having us!!
Thank you SMSC for having us!!
World Alzheimer’s Month
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers. We do this throughout our research projects by working WITH our community partners.
Learn more about The Center for Community Engaged Rural Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research (CERDAR) Project
www.memorykeepersmdt.com/cerdar
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers. We do this throughout our research projects by working WITH our community partners.
Learn more about The Center for Community Engaged Rural Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research (CERDAR) Project
www.memorykeepersmdt.com/cerdar
CERDAR | Memory Keepers MDT
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September 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
World Alzheimer’s Month
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers. We do this throughout our research projects by working WITH our community partners.
Learn more about The Center for Community Engaged Rural Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research (CERDAR) Project
www.memorykeepersmdt.com/cerdar
#AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers. We do this throughout our research projects by working WITH our community partners.
Learn more about The Center for Community Engaged Rural Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research (CERDAR) Project
www.memorykeepersmdt.com/cerdar
🌎 Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay! 💜explore our projects to see how we further research and support those living with #Alzheimers #AskAboutAlzheimers #AskAboutDementia www.memorykeepersmdt.com/research
Our Research | Memory Keepers MDT
The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team conducts research to address dementia and brain health disparities in rural and Indigenous communities. They focus on culturally appropriate care, education, ...
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September 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌎 Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay! 💜explore our projects to see how we further research and support those living with #Alzheimers #AskAboutAlzheimers #AskAboutDementia www.memorykeepersmdt.com/research
Our team at the Lower Sioux Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 13. They are wearing shirts showcasing local artist Misty King's beautiful design on them #EndAlz
September 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our team at the Lower Sioux Walk to End Alzheimer's on September 13. They are wearing shirts showcasing local artist Misty King's beautiful design on them #EndAlz
Our teambuilding retreat yesterday ended with volunteering at Second Harvest Northland. We had an absolute blast packaging boxes for people in need of food. Thank you for the opportunity Second Harvest! #Volunteer #TeamWork #TeamBuilding #Community
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our teambuilding retreat yesterday ended with volunteering at Second Harvest Northland. We had an absolute blast packaging boxes for people in need of food. Thank you for the opportunity Second Harvest! #Volunteer #TeamWork #TeamBuilding #Community
Yesterday was an amazing day which started off with with research updates & team building. We look forward to this every year as a way to find more efficient ways to collaborate with each other and boost morale. We have an amazing team who truly cares about the work we do! #TeamRetreat #TeamBuilding
September 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Yesterday was an amazing day which started off with with research updates & team building. We look forward to this every year as a way to find more efficient ways to collaborate with each other and boost morale. We have an amazing team who truly cares about the work we do! #TeamRetreat #TeamBuilding
World Alzheimer’s Month: We want to encourage people to #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
Explore our AMICA project which aims to develop a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit with American Indian communities. www.amicatoolkit.com
Explore our AMICA project which aims to develop a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit with American Indian communities. www.amicatoolkit.com
Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Disparities (AMICA) | Alzheimer’s Disease
AMICA - Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Disparities
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September 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
World Alzheimer’s Month: We want to encourage people to #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers
Explore our AMICA project which aims to develop a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit with American Indian communities. www.amicatoolkit.com
Explore our AMICA project which aims to develop a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit with American Indian communities. www.amicatoolkit.com
MK-MDT's project “ICARE” addresses dementia disparities by examining how culture and community-specific context shape Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Indigenous populations.
Learn more and why we do what we do: www.memorykeepersmdt.com/icare
#AskAboutDementia
#AskAboutAlzheimers
Learn more and why we do what we do: www.memorykeepersmdt.com/icare
#AskAboutDementia
#AskAboutAlzheimers
ICARE | Memory Keepers MDT
Indigenous Cultural Understandings of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – Research and Engagement (ICARE), focuses on improving care for individuals with diabetes and dementia in tribal and r...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
MK-MDT's project “ICARE” addresses dementia disparities by examining how culture and community-specific context shape Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Indigenous populations.
Learn more and why we do what we do: www.memorykeepersmdt.com/icare
#AskAboutDementia
#AskAboutAlzheimers
Learn more and why we do what we do: www.memorykeepersmdt.com/icare
#AskAboutDementia
#AskAboutAlzheimers
Dr. Cliff Whetung, Assistant Professor at the MK-MDT has been awarded $100,000 by the National Dementia Workforce Study to support his project... see more below. CONGRATULATIONS!!! www.ndws.org/pilot-grants...
Pilot Grant Awardees | NDWS
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September 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Dr. Cliff Whetung, Assistant Professor at the MK-MDT has been awarded $100,000 by the National Dementia Workforce Study to support his project... see more below. CONGRATULATIONS!!! www.ndws.org/pilot-grants...
September is World Alzheimers Month. We will be highlighting our research throughout this month with hopes to change peoples’ perceptions and normalize asking questions #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers www.memorykeepersmdt.com
Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team | Duluth, MN
Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team in Duluth, MN is focused on medical research to understand the dynamics of diabetes and dementia among people living in tribal and rural communities.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
September is World Alzheimers Month. We will be highlighting our research throughout this month with hopes to change peoples’ perceptions and normalize asking questions #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers www.memorykeepersmdt.com
We end the day with "Community Conversations with Policymakers" at the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. THANK YOU to all who showed up and supported this event. A lot was learned and shared. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
August 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We end the day with "Community Conversations with Policymakers" at the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. THANK YOU to all who showed up and supported this event. A lot was learned and shared. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Community Impact Panel at the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. Thank you for all of the expertise you provide! #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Kirsten Cruikshank, January Johnson, Karen Bedeau
Kirsten Cruikshank, January Johnson, Karen Bedeau
August 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Community Impact Panel at the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. Thank you for all of the expertise you provide! #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Kirsten Cruikshank, January Johnson, Karen Bedeau
Kirsten Cruikshank, January Johnson, Karen Bedeau
"Minnesota Aging & Dementia Activities and Best Practices Panel" at today's #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Heather Pender, Maren Levad, Christina Garrison-Diehn, Stephen Shuman
Heather Pender, Maren Levad, Christina Garrison-Diehn, Stephen Shuman
August 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"Minnesota Aging & Dementia Activities and Best Practices Panel" at today's #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Heather Pender, Maren Levad, Christina Garrison-Diehn, Stephen Shuman
Heather Pender, Maren Levad, Christina Garrison-Diehn, Stephen Shuman
What a great start to the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event! This morning's presentations shared a lot of care and support for people with #Dementia #Aging #Alzheimers. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Micah Maeda, Renee Kidney, Patty Takawira, Genelle Lamont, Joshua Fergen
Micah Maeda, Renee Kidney, Patty Takawira, Genelle Lamont, Joshua Fergen
August 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
What a great start to the #Healthy #Brain & #Aging #Policy Event! This morning's presentations shared a lot of care and support for people with #Dementia #Aging #Alzheimers. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
Micah Maeda, Renee Kidney, Patty Takawira, Genelle Lamont, Joshua Fergen
Micah Maeda, Renee Kidney, Patty Takawira, Genelle Lamont, Joshua Fergen
LIVE at the Healthy Brain & Aging Policy Event, Dr. Kristen Jacklin (@kristenjacklin.bsky.social) Director of Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, welcomes us. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
August 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
LIVE at the Healthy Brain & Aging Policy Event, Dr. Kristen Jacklin (@kristenjacklin.bsky.social) Director of Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, welcomes us. #MNBrainHealthEvent2025
New Article from MK-MDT Assistant Professor Dr. Cliff Whetung! Check it out here: #Indigenous #Research #Health
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Modifiable factors associated with cognitive health trajectories among Indigenous, Hispanic, Black, and White older adults: an exploratory longitudinal panel analysis of the health and retirement stud...
Despite elevated dementia risk, cognitive health among Indigenous older adults remains understudied. This study explored how modifiable factors were a…
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August 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New Article from MK-MDT Assistant Professor Dr. Cliff Whetung! Check it out here: #Indigenous #Research #Health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
New article alert! From Assistant Professor, Dr. Cliff Whetung titled, "Active Aging Activities and Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Health: Findings from the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study." #Hawaii #Research #Aging #Health academic.oup.com/gerontologis...
Active Aging Activities and Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Health: Findings from the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study
AbstractBackground and Objectives. The role of an active lifestyle and genetic factors in promoting cognitive health is critical. However, few have simulta
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August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
New article alert! From Assistant Professor, Dr. Cliff Whetung titled, "Active Aging Activities and Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Health: Findings from the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study." #Hawaii #Research #Aging #Health academic.oup.com/gerontologis...
Patrick Bright, Research Specialist, attends the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week. This is the world’s largest GIS conference! #GIS #Specialist
July 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Patrick Bright, Research Specialist, attends the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week. This is the world’s largest GIS conference! #GIS #Specialist
Our latest issue of Keepers Quarterly is now out! SPRING 2025 - ISSUE 08. Our team has been busy, and we are excited to share what we have been up to. #KeepersQuarterly #Indigenous #Rural #Research #Community
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KQ Newsletters | Memory Keepers MDT
Stay updated with the MKMDT KQ Newsletters, featuring the latest research, insights, and developments on dementia, brain health, and healthcare disparities in rural and Indigenous communities.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our latest issue of Keepers Quarterly is now out! SPRING 2025 - ISSUE 08. Our team has been busy, and we are excited to share what we have been up to. #KeepersQuarterly #Indigenous #Rural #Research #Community
www.memorykeepersmdt.com/kq-newsletters
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Some of our team at the Wisdom Steps Conference at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN. @melissablind.bsky.social
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Indigenous
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Indigenous
June 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Some of our team at the Wisdom Steps Conference at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN. @melissablind.bsky.social
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Indigenous
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Indigenous
Our team is always staying busy! Some of our team are at the Prairie Island Health Fair today. #PrairieIsland #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Research
Left: Rick Smith, Elder in Residence, MK-MDT. Right: Paul Dressen, Prairie Island Indian Community Representative, MK-MDT
Left: Rick Smith, Elder in Residence, MK-MDT. Right: Paul Dressen, Prairie Island Indian Community Representative, MK-MDT
June 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our team is always staying busy! Some of our team are at the Prairie Island Health Fair today. #PrairieIsland #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Research
Left: Rick Smith, Elder in Residence, MK-MDT. Right: Paul Dressen, Prairie Island Indian Community Representative, MK-MDT
Left: Rick Smith, Elder in Residence, MK-MDT. Right: Paul Dressen, Prairie Island Indian Community Representative, MK-MDT