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!!
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
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
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
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
Senior Research Associate, Antonio Guzman and Community Based Researcher, Roger Smith, at the Fond du Lac Health Fair today. #Research #Community #Health #Poetry #Alzheimers
June 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Senior Research Associate, Antonio Guzman and Community Based Researcher, Roger Smith, at the Fond du Lac Health Fair today. #Research #Community #Health #Poetry #Alzheimers
Congratulations, Dr. Antonio Guzman! @alzassociation.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Antonio Guzman! @alzassociation.bsky.social
Four members of our team attended the C2DREAM conference on June 3, 2025, in the Twin Cities. Dr. Antonio Paniagua Guzman, PhD, MS and Roger Smith presented their poster for the poetry project with Fond du Lac, and Dr. Genelle Lamont and Hailey Anttila attended as Cycle 5 pilot grantees. #C2DREAM
June 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Four members of our team attended the C2DREAM conference on June 3, 2025, in the Twin Cities. Dr. Antonio Paniagua Guzman, PhD, MS and Roger Smith presented their poster for the poetry project with Fond du Lac, and Dr. Genelle Lamont and Hailey Anttila attended as Cycle 5 pilot grantees. #C2DREAM
We enjoyed volunteering with our friends at Washington State University at a Healthy Brain, Healthy Life event in #NorthCarolina! What a pleasure to learn from a well-organized team. We look forward to hosting our own #Healthy #Brain events in the near future!
May 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We enjoyed volunteering with our friends at Washington State University at a Healthy Brain, Healthy Life event in #NorthCarolina! What a pleasure to learn from a well-organized team. We look forward to hosting our own #Healthy #Brain events in the near future!
A huge thank you to leadership for our staff appreciation night! Great dinner, aquarium tour and inspiring words from Executive Director, Dr. @kristenjacklin.bsky.social #Research #Health #Alzheimers #Dementia #Rural
May 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A huge thank you to leadership for our staff appreciation night! Great dinner, aquarium tour and inspiring words from Executive Director, Dr. @kristenjacklin.bsky.social #Research #Health #Alzheimers #Dementia #Rural
