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📢 Attention HLTH USA attendees: Want to know which brain tech is most likely to change the trajectory of neurodegenerative disorders and level up cognitive longevity? Head to the “Brainiacs” panel featuring Neurotrack CEO Elli Kaplan! 📍 Monday 10/21 at 11:30 am PT on the Gallery Stage Moderator Abby Levy, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Primetime Partners, will explore the latest and greatest in neurological innovation with Elli and her fellow panelists: Ryan Field of Kernel Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics and Cleveland Clinic  John Showalter of Linus Health See you there! #HLTHUSA #healthtech #dementia #alzheimers

🔔 WEBINAR TOMORROW 🔔 Right now 61% of Americans with #dementia go undiagnosed, even though we know early detection is better for patient outcomes and lowering total cost of care. On October 16th at 10am PT/1pm ET, listen in as Neurotrack CEO Elli Kaplan and other experts discuss the innovations most likely to solve this problem. ℹ️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE4dHDt9 ✅ Register: https://lnkd.in/gVdnh_sw

Did you know that more than 60% of Americans with #dementia go undiagnosed? If that strikes a nerve, be sure to register for an important webinar happening October 16, at 1pm ET: https://lnkd.in/gqaFnTqa Tom Hubbard, SVP of Policy Research at NEHI (Network for Excellence in Health Innovation)*, has assembled a panel of leaders in this field, including Neurotrack's Elli Kaplan, Jen Pollack and Claire Sexton of the Alzheimer's Association®, and Vijaya B. Kolachalama of Boston University School of Medicine, to discuss solutions to this troubling detection gap. It's an opportunity to hear how providers are integrating innovations like our digital cognitive tests into their workflows (especially in retirement hubs like Florida and California, where there's a huge need for efficient, objective screening at scale). And if you haven't been following this hot topic, it's a chance to get up to speed by the end of the hour! This NEHI webinar is open to all and there's no cost to attend. Sign up today. *NEHI is a non-profit, unbiased organization with members from across the healthcare ecosystem (including #providers, payers, #hospitals, health systems, pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and organizations).

Do you recall this classic playground comeback: "I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you." Next time you're tempted to disparage older people, consider this boomerang effect! (And yes, your elders are the rubber in that analogy.) Dr. Becca Levy of Yale School of Public Health, has conducted extensive research on how our beliefs shape the way we age, and it doesn't bode well for ageists. If you think of older adults as frail and feeble, you might end up being hospitalized for longer stretches and even dying earlier. It's not just bad karma. The hypothesis is that if you expect to decline, you're less likely to take good care of yourself. You may withdraw socially, which will isolate you, and compound aging. And ageists seem to have higher cortisol levels, which can raise cardiovascular risk factors. At Neurotrack, we're in the business of helping providers catch cognitive decline in its earliest stages with our efficient cognitive screenings. This is important because the sooner you catch impairment, the more you can do to slow progression. But don't let our focus mislead you. No matter what test your doctor uses, the majority of older adults will NOT have serious cognitive problems. Normal aging does NOT look like #dementia. October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day. Get an idea of where your beliefs lie by taking Dr. Levy's quick quiz here: https://lnkd.in/gDEZsreB #endageism

It's World Alzheimer's Day, and some of our Neurotrack team members in Vancouver, British Columbia, are dusting off their hiking boots for tomorrow's epic Climb for Alzheimer's at Grouse Mountain. Read on to find out what it's all about (or should we say, "aboot" 🇨🇦?) and how one Neurotracker is feeling on the eve of this challenge.

Did you know that 30% of people over the age of 65 have either Alzheimer's disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment, with 61% of them undiagnosed? The time is now for better screening to treat and manage this disease. Check out this new and important report by NEHI (Network for Excellence in Health Innovation) and my friend Tom Hubbard. We can do better. Get screened, tell your loved ones to get screened. Start the conversation, end the stigma, and let's all work to #EndAlz. https://lnkd.in/gnBQr58a

As our team knows all too well, you can tell your loved ones all about managing modifiable risk factors for #dementia. You can point them to the latest research and excellent resources. And, if you have the means, you can even set them up with meal deliveries, personal trainers, guitar lessons, and longevity specialists. At the end of the day, it's still on the older adults in our lives to: make the healthy choices... keep their brains and bodies challenged... and show up for those appointments. But, there is one way you can go a little further in protecting their cognition, and it's simple. Spend time together. That's it! Just hang out. Keep them company. Visit. Pop by for tea. Catch up. Tell stories. Have a laugh. Go for a stroll. Loneliness is a major risk factor, and it's one you can manage together. (So, stop scrolling and make a date with someone you love.) #endalz #prevention #Alzheimers

News from the Alzheimer's Association® International Conference has us rethinking that modern party staple: the charcuterie board! When a four decade study of more than 100,000 individuals shows a significant link between the consumption of processed meats (like salami) and dementia, it's time to find a more brain-friendly swap. Fortunately Annie Fenn, MD, always ahead of the curve, explored the idea of a more neuroprotective charcuterie selection on her Brain Healthy Kitchen Substack nearly a year ago (link in comments). Here are some of her must-haves for a festive party tray that sticks to MIND & Mediterranean diet guidelines: Blackberries, cherries, strawberries Raw, roasted, and pickled veggies Hummus or white bean dip Sturdy, whole grain crackers (with few ingredients) Fresh nuts Olives Tinned fish packed in olive oil Cheese (sparingly)

We're about 1 month into an 8-year pilot, but it already sounds like Medicare's innovative GUIDE Model is energizing experts in the field. What makes this program so promising? ▪ It helps providers connect patients to resources they need ▪ It recognizes and supports caregivers ▪ It improves equity in dementia care and underscores the importance of SDOH ▪ It reflects the priority that Medicare is putting on dementia screening and management overall. More info in comments. #medicare #CMMI #dementia #caregivers

Pssst, Gen Xers and older Millennials, got a sec? The years between 40 and 65 are kind of a big deal for your brain. A recent review published in Trends in Neurosciences found: * There are linear and non-linear brain changes in this window that may pave the way for your cognitive health as an older adult. * You're likely to experience pivotal life changes that can impact brain aging (caring for children or aging parents, retirement). * Your brain health is affected by the way your other systems age (especially your cardiovascular system). The authors, from University College Cork, raise some important questions to those in the field, noting that more research is needed to find out if interventions being tested in older adults could prevent cognitive decline if started in middle age. And it's also a rallying cry for those of us in midlife to consider how we want to grow older. In recent years, we’ve learned so much about how important modifiable risk factors are to longevity and cognition, and our 40s, 50s, and 60s are the perfect time to build healthier habits that will serve our brains well as we age. So today, on World Brain Day, let's review some of these best practices to protect thinking and memory! 🧠 Get blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol levels under control. 🧠 Ditch bad habits like smoking, drinking, and eating too much processed food. 🧠 Sort out your sleep (not too little, not too much), try different approaches to manage stress (find what works best for you), and make more time to connect with friends and loved ones (staying social is crucial). 🧠 Stay physically active. 🧠 Eat more plants (especially greens, berries, beans, and nuts), and pour on the EVOO. 🧠 Keep your mind challenged with stimulating work, hobbies you love, and learning new things. 🧠 Prioritize your hearing. Wear earplugs at concerts and other noisy environments, don't blast your AirPods, and get hearing aids if you need them. 🧠 Pay attention to emotional health. Seek help for depression and anxiety. 🧠 And, if you're in the menopause transition, talk to your doctor about ways to manage symptoms, or connect with clinicians at our partner Midi Health, who can give you Neurotrack’s screening to check on brain fog and help you manage it. More info in comments. #brainhealth #healthtech #genx #millennials