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Winter 2023 Newsletter

Read the Winter 2023 Newsletter to learn more about the history and importance of African American participation in clinical research. You will also find articles on the importance of taking care of your five senses, study results showing how bilingualism and music may reduce the risk of dementia, helpful resources, and news about upcoming events.

Seasons Greetings!

The NC Registry for Brain Health team would like to wish you and your family […]

Fall 2022 Newsletter

The Fall 2022 Newsletter commemorates National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Native American Heritage Month. Read about a common surgical complication called delirium, upcoming events, and helpful resources.

Summer 2022 Newsletter

The Summer 2022 Newsletter features updates from the July Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), news on recent research studies, upcoming events, and tools you can use.

Spring 2022 Newsletter

Our Spring 2022 newsletter commemorates Older Americans Month. Learn more about healthy aging and the connection to Alzheimer’s and dementia. Get tips on how to stay healthy as you age, news about upcoming events, and helpful resources.

Fall 2021 Newsletter

In honor of National Diabetes Month, the Fall 2021 Newsletter is chock full of information on managing diabetes to help sustain brain health. Get news about Alzheimer’s.gov which is now available in Spanish, learn about upcoming events, and find helpful tools and resources.

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Read the Summer 2021 Newsletter to get updates on the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, news about research on pollution and brain conditions, upcoming events, and tools you can use.

Follow Your Heart

November is National Diabetes Month in the United States. Many people don’t know that having […]

Language Performance as a Predictor of Future Alzheimer’s Disease

Language sample analysis may help predict future Alzheimer’s disease in people who are cognitively normal, […]

FDA Approves Aduhelm, First Targeted Alzheimer’s Therapy

For the first time in almost 18 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis

Common symptoms of dementia, including memory and cognitive problems, can lead people with dementia to […]

Spring 2021 Newsletter

Our Spring 2021 newsletter welcomes Dr. Patrick McPhail Martin, new interim director of our partner organization, the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH). We also share research updates in the field of brain health, helpful resources, and upcoming events.

Winter 2021 newsletter

The Winter 2021 Newsletter from the NC Registry for Brain Health includes a link to provide your ideas and feedback about what you would like to learn from a brain health expert, a progress report from Dementia Capable North Carolina, and information sharing a big honor of one of our leaders during Black History Month.

Fall 2020 Newsletter

The NC Registry for Brain Health welcomes Dr. Andrea Bozoki from UNC-Chapel Hill, remembers a longtime partner, and shares upcoming events, tools and resources.

Summer 2020 Newsletter

The NC Registry for Brain Health is continuing our work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently had the opportunity to share our work on an international stage. Read more in our Summer 2020 newsletter.

Spring 2020 Newsletter

Our Spring 2020 Newsletter includes updates on the NC Registry for Brain Health, helpful resources and information about upcoming events relevant to bran health.

The Legacy of B. Smith

B. Smith was a restaurateur and lifestyle icon who openly shared her journey with early-stage […]

Tips for Caregivers During Coronavirus Pandemic

The Alzheimer’s Association has shared tips for caregivers of people living with dementia who are […]

With dementia numbers growing in NC, person-to-person support groups address problems

North Carolina Health News shares the story of members of a person-to-person support group for […]

New Resource for Proven Dementia Programs Now Available for Caregivers

Best Practice Caregiving is a free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregivers. […]