Memory Keepers

09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

09/22/2025

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is currently in session and scientists around the world are gathering to share research results. Below is breaking news on the results of a two-year study called the US POINTER study, including the benefits of cognitive engagement for protecting brain health. While the study focuses on protective factors to minimize risk for developing dementia, we also know that those who have mild to moderate dementia benefit from these same lifestyle habits. Here is the report issued from the Alzheimer's Association this week:

BREAKTHROUGH NEWS: Today marks a turning point in what we know about brain health.

The results from U.S. POINTER, a two-year, randomized controlled clinical trial, provide the rigorous data needed to say with confidence that healthy behaviors can meaningfully protect brain health across diverse populations in the U.S.

The findings, shared for the first time today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, tested lifestyle programs that simultaneously targeted risk factors for cognitive decline. The programs focused on:

✅👟Aerobic exercise
30–35 minutes of moderate-to-intense aerobic activity 4X times a week, plus strength and flexibility exercises 2X a week.

✅🧠Cognitive engagement
Computer-based brain training program 3X a week for 30 minutes, plus regular engagement in other intellectually challenging and social activities.

✅🥗Nutrition
Adherence to the MIND diet, which emphasizes dark leafy green, berries, nuts, whole grains, olive oil and fish, and limits sugar and unhealthy fats.

✅🫀Health Monitoring
Regular check-ins on blood pressure, weight and lab results.
Participants followed a self-guided or structured lifestyle program. Remarkably, cognitive function improved over the two years for both intervention groups. The group that followed a more structured program improved even more.

U.S. POINTER is the single largest research commitment the Alzheimer’s Association has made in its history. Thank you to our community, our donors, the study participants and the staff. You made these findings possible.

Learn more at: https://www.alz.org/us-pointer/study-results.asp

09/18/2025

Visit memorykeepers.org for more information on our CST groups, now enrolling!

09/16/2025

To learn more: https://www.foxnews.com/health/two-cancer-drugs-show-promise-reversing-alzheimers-devastating-effects

09/11/2025

Introducing a new event!⁠
Come join this unique social engagement group designed to help build supportive connections for individuals who are living with early-onset dementia (age 65 and younger). The meetings will provide a space for attendees to openly share their lived experience of being diagnosed with Early-Onset Dementia, as well as an opportunity to receive relatable resources to help equip and empower them for the journey ahead. These events will occur on the 4th Friday of the month at 4PM. The kick-off meeting will be held on June 27th!⁠
Please contact Jennifer Frieswick to learn more!