Alzheimer's Association California Southland

Thank you to the Bakersfield Community Theatre, CA’s longest continuous producing theatre for their generous donation to the Bakersfield Walk to End Alzheimer's. It was such a pleasure meeting with you all yesterday! We are so grateful for your commitment to #ENDALZ. Register for your local walk today by visiting act.alz.org/socal

Happy #NationalDogDay 🐾 to all our furry friends! It is a treat to have you help us raise awareness in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. 💜 #ENDALZ

Today is #NationalBookLoversDay! 📚 Open up your favorite book, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, and put your brain to work. Challenging your mind may have short- and long-term benefits. Learn more healthy habits for your brain at alz.org/healthyhabits.

Are you passionate 💜 about fighting Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day? Then we need you! Join The Longest Day Committee to help recruit participants, provide fundraising and event planning coaching, and spread the word about this exciting event. We’ll help you find a role that fits your interests, skills and schedule📅.

Today is #NationalSistersDay and we are celebrating all of the sisters who stand with us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. The strength and courage you show to your siblings and family is an inspiration. 💜 #ENDALZ

This week, nearly 14,000 of the brightest minds in dementia science joined us for the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. 🔬 Together, they shared ideas and scientific breakthroughs that will move dementia science and clinical practice forward. We leave with a renewed hope as we build off this momentum in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. #AAIC24 #ENDALZ

Time is of the essence during an emergency. To learn more about what to do during an emergency along with helpful resources to keep loved ones with dementia safe, visit alz.org/emergency.

Eating too much processed red meat — like hotdogs, bacon and canned meat — may increase dementia risk, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Swapping a serving of processed red meat for a serving of nuts, beans or tofu every day may lower the risk of dementia by 20%. #AAIC24

Breaking news from #AAIC24: GLP-1 drug liraglutide (Novo Nordisk)—used to manage diabetes and weight loss—appears to slow cognitive decline by protecting the brain, according to Phase 2b clinical trial data. bit.ly/3WIzeQf

Wildfire smoke 🔥, motor vehicles 🚗 and factories 🏭 all emit a type of air pollution called fine particulate matter. A study shared at #AAIC24 suggests the risk of dementia diagnosis due to exposure to wildfire smoke was notably stronger — even with less exposure — than the risk due to the other sources of this type of air pollution.