Today is World #MentalHealthDay! #MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Personal health literacy is your ability to find, understand, and use health information to make the best possible decisions for yourself or someone else if you are a caregiver. Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.

We had a wonderful Saturday at the @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chicago! Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.

Physical activity helps us look better, feel better and stay healthier. But did you know they also tend to have healthier-looking brains? Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains

Today is #WorldHeartDay! To find the motivation to prioritize your #HeartHealth, you have to understand why it’s important.

Inadequate treatment of pain is associated with adverse outcomes including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood changes. #PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement

Registration is now open for the Markesbery Symposium Scientific Session! We're excited to feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐧, excellent leaders in the field of aging! Join us on October 31st! Register at tinyurl.com/2025-registe.... @ukresearch.bsky.social

Great turnout. Great presentations. Great discussions. Great community partners and sponsors - all of which lead to a Great Community Brain Health Summit. Many thanks to Dr. Karen Graham, Dr. Renarda Jones, Judy Phillips, @doctoradda.bsky.social, Cherl Austin and Christina Rogers.

Lunch and learn with Christina Rogers, a four-year medical student at Rush Medical College and research assistant at the RADC. Christina spoke to attendees about lifestyle behaviors that can affect brain health. Afterwards, attendees created their own personalized Healthy Brain Plans.

Working it out at the Community Brain Health Summit! Not only did presenter, Cheryl Austin talk about the benefits and importance of exercise and implementing physical activity into our every day, but she got the group on their feet and gave them a mini version of her workout class.

Q&A with Dr. A. Enjoying a very engaged group discussing dementia and brain health following @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Aggarwal’s brain health presentation today. Community Health Brain Health Summit.

RADC’s @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Neelum Aggarwal giving a dementia and brain health talk to attendees at the Community Brain Health Summit today at the Kroc Center on Chicago's south side.

Amazing work from @alifiyakapasi.bsky.social for her K01 @rushalzheimers.bsky.social So lucky to work with her and the rest of the team! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Some people don't know that for people who are HIV-positive, the infection actually makes its way to the brain early in the disease process, which can lead to HIV-associated dementia. #HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness

Did you know that Alzheimer’s uniquely affects the Hispanic American community? They are 1.5 times more likely than white Americans to have dementia. Read more at www.alz.org/help-support... #HispanicHeritageMonth #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Here are 10 warning signs and symptoms outlined by @alzassociation.bsky.social. If you notice them, schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

In the early and middle stages of Alzheimer's disease, physical therapists help people stay mobile. In the later stages of the disease, physical therapists can help people keep doing daily activities for as long as possible. #PhysicalTherapyDay #WorldAlzheimersMonth

New large-scale study shows that #Alzheimers is marked by erosion of epigenomic control & suggests that Alzheimer's is not just about plaques & tangles, but about fundamental breakdowns in genome regulation that may open new doors for treatment. @cellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

You can contribute to the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging by attending one of the engagement sessions hosted by the Illinois Department on Aging, listed below. Learn more, including how to register, by scanning the QR code below or visiting ilaging.illinois.gov/forprofessio...

Being a sandwich generation caregiver can be extremely challenging. With the added responsibilities and pressures of caring for both a senior and kids, you may at times feel frustrated, overwhelmed or even depressed. Get tips to "Master the Middle" at www.rush.edu/news/masteri...

If you notice changes in someone close to you and are concerned for their health, it can be difficult to know what to do or say. Here are ten steps to approach memory concerns in others, outlined by the @alzassociation. Read more at alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10-steps

August 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day, a day to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of seniors to the family and society as a whole. Celebrate by spending time with an aging loved one and sharing stories! #SeniorCitizensDay

Caring for an aging family member often comes up suddenly, with no time to prepare and no training. Get the "Top 7 Tips for New Family Caregivers" from the Rush Caring for Caregivers program at www.rush.edu/news/top-7-t...

A new study by Puja Agarwal, Sonal Agrawal, Julie Schneider, et al. @rushalzheimers.bsky.social provides more evidence that #MIND & other diets like it can protect against #Dementia – as well as giving us some clues as to why. Learn More @jamanetworkopen.com 👉 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Our latest @rushalzheimers.bsky.social study on the #MINDdiet and brain health led by Puja Agarwal: MIND diet associated with lower likelihood of hippocampal sclerosis (HS) and more neurons in the hippocampus. The MIND diet association with reduced dementia was partially mediated by HS #neurosky

Children are often the ones stepping into the role of supporting a person living with Alzheimer’s, helping with responsibilities like paying bills, providing emotional support, managing health conditions, and coordinating care with family members and health care providers.

August is Immunization Awareness Month! Here are 5 reasons it’s important for adults to get vaccinated: Read more at www.cdc.gov/vacc.../adul... #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth #Immunization #GetVaccinatedToBeProtected

We had a wonderful time at the Caregiver Meet & Greet at Nancy's Home Health Care on Saturday, August 2! @beyoung40.bsky.social, Associate Director of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, spoke to various community groups and caregivers along with other members from the RADC team.

Did you know that research suggests social engagement plays a role in maintaining cognitive function? Investing in friendship means investing in brain health! Happy International #DayofFriendship!

@rushalzheimers.bsky.social colleagues showed up to support!

Worrying about memory loss? Learn from RADC Neurologist, Dr. Julie Schneider about signs and risk factors that may point to more serious memory-related problems. www.rush.edu/news/worryin...

Come check out #AAIC2025 Poster 807! Work from my R01 with Melinda Power, led by Yi Chen on the association of different neuropathologies with a timely diagnosis of dementia in healthcare settings. Medicare claims linked to @rushalzheimers.bsky.social cohort data

Uncovering plaque- #glia niches in human #AlzheimersDisease brains using spatial #transcriptomics Denis R. Avey, Bernard Ng, Ricardo A. Vialle...Yanling Wang @rushalzheimers.bsky.social #glia mnadvances.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

This #WorldBrainDay, if you’re looking to incorporate brain-healthier eating habits into your routine, try the MIND Diet. People who follow the #MINDDiet show fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in the brain, according to RUSH researchers.

Communication looks different with everyone, and that’s no different for those living with dementia. The best way to learn what works for someone is by listening. #WorldListeningDay #DementiaFriendly

There are things you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from the negative effects of #Loneliness and #SocialIsolation. First, it’s important to take care of yourself. Second, it's important to stay active and connect with others. See below to get a few ideas for how!

According to the Alzheimer's Association, almost all individuals with dementia have one or more other chronic conditions. Talk to your primary care provider about how you can #LowerYourRisk for chronic disease. #ChronicDiseaseDay

📸Pictured below: Dr. David A. Bennett, Director of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, speaking to a group at Oak Trace senior living community. The attendees received valuable information about brain health as well as details on the Memory and Aging Project Study.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! To learn more, or find valuable mental health resources, visit nami.org/get-involved...

Our skin undergoes changes as we age, which weakens our defenses against skin disease. Thinner skin allows UV light to penetrate more deeply, which can make us more vulnerable to skin damage. Here are a few UV safety tips for seniors: #UVSafetyAwarenessMonth

Did you know that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase the risk of developing dementia? Read more at www.rush.edu/news/where-y... #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

Dr. Oveisgharan and colleagues found that small vessel disease, pathologically quantified through arteriolosclerosis assessment, in the spinal cord and cerebellum was associated with motor impairment in older adults. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth doi.org/10.1161/STRO...

Clinical evidence is mounting that cardiovascular health affects cognitive health, suggesting that preventive efforts for one translate to the other. What’s good for the heart is good for the brain! #HeartHealth #HealthyAging #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

Dr. Lei Yu and colleagues identified 3 distinct biomarker profiles, among which one profile exemplifies older adults with high burden of AD pathology, and another exemplifies those with more severe vascular conditions. doi.org/10.1093/brai...

📷 More scenes from the Latino Core 10th Anniversary Luncheon yesterday! Gracias a todos los asistentes. Esperamos que se sintieran festejados.

Yesterday, the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center Latino Core celebrated the study's 10th anniversary with a luncheon at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Attendees were treated to a delicious meal, including handmade tortillas, and a wonderful live mariachi performance.

Researchers have found that participation in community events and activities is beneficial to the mental health of older adults. Caring for your emotional well-being and addressing stress can help decrease your risk of developing dementia. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

We're joining the Illinois Cognitive Resources Network in celebrating June 20, “The Longest Day,” by becoming a Dementia Friend and outshining the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease. Join the movement. Become a #DementiaFriend today at ilbrainhealth.org. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

There is not a “right” time to transition your loved one to residential care—it is when you are ready or circumstances require it. Here are factors to consider if you are evaluating future care options for your loved one with dementia. #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

Receiving a dementia diagnosis and can be overwhelming and disorienting. You can find helpful tips and checklists that can help you get started on what to do after an Alzheimer’s or related dementia diagnosis at alzheimers.gov/life-with-de... #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth