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Behavioural changes later in life were linked to lower quality of life in older adults. The study can be found here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gp…

🧠 Women who recalled experiencing more menopause symptoms reported more changes in thinking and behaviour later in life The study can be found here: journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… Check out our Linktree in our bio for the link to the study.

🏃 Cardiovascular exercise like walking or cycling may support brain health as we age. The study can be found here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

🧠 Early life experiences may influence brain health decades later. It is important to understand brain health across the lifespan! The study can be found here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The SAGEA questionnaire may help identify dementia by measuring how cognitive symptoms affect daily life. The study can be found here: academic.oup.com/ageing/article…

Heart health supports brain health. Taking steps to manage factors like smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol may help support brain health and healthy aging. The study can be found here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

🧠 Understanding mild head injuries can help us monitor and recognize changes in brain health over time. The study can be found here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Higher cognitive reserve may help protect against early behavioural changes linked to dementia. The study can be found here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Early findings from CAN-PROTECT show strong participation across Canada supporting dementia prevention research. The study can be found here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

📢 Over the past three years, CAN-PROTECT has published 9 scientific papers, delivered 20+ conference presentations, and attended 8 community outreach events to help advance brain health research.

📊 CAN-PROTECT recap: 3500+ participants and 200 caregivers across Canada helping advance brain health research.

CAN-PROTECT turns 3! Thank you to everyone helping advance brain health research in Canada. 🔗 can-protect.ca

New Alzheimer’s medications are emerging—but prevention, early detection, and long-term management still need research. #AlzheimerAwareness

Family members and friends of people with Alzheimer’s face higher stress, depression, and financial strain—often unpaid and unrecognized. #AlzheimerAwareness

Nearly 50 million people worldwide live with dementia—and Alzheimer’s accounts for most cases. Research is essential. #AlzheimerAwareness

Age isn’t the only Alzheimer’s risk factor. Many risks—like cardiovascular health and physical inactivity—are modifiable. Prevention matters. #AlzheimerAwareness

Women represent nearly two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Sex-specific research matters. #AlzheimerAwareness

You can support Alzheimer’s and dementia research from home. Participation matters. #AlzheimerAwareness

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. Research helps us understand dementia and support healthier aging. #AlzheimerAwareness

Rural voices are key to brain health research! 🚜 Join CAN-PROTECT to help us understand dementia & brain health across Canada: can-protect.ca #BrainHealth