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In this month’s edition of The Breakdown, we are looking at the effect of exercise training on the mental and physical well-being of caregivers for persons living with chronic illnesses. Read through to learn more about this study! 💜

Check out our fall 2023 Connections Newsletter! Read through to learn more on taking care of yourself as a caregiver and preventing burnout. Don’t forget to check out the featured research opportunities and calendar of events Use the QR code &register 4 the ALTER dementia summit!

In this month’s edition of The Breakdown, we are looking at health promotion activities through family caregivers. Ready through to learn more about this study!

In this month’s edition of The Breakdown, we are looking at “I Didn’t Know I Needed to be Still” Experiences of Black Dementia Caregivers Attending Tailored Online Worship Services. Ready through to learn more about this study!

Check out our program for the #AlterSummit24! It is going to be amazing. This will be a 1st of its kind event--join us as we make history together! Please share with ministry leaders who are interested in becoming dementia-friendly champions! RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/alter-dement…

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We honor not only the man and his achievements, but also the values he championed. #MLKDAY

Who will be joining us at the #ALTERSUMMIT24 in April?? We will have worship featuring special gospel artists, talk about research with scientist from top notch universities, and receive education from experts!!! #theBlackChurch #dementia #brainhealth #healthequity

Join us Saturday February 24th for another Understanding Dementia in the Black Community 🗓️ You don’t want to miss this event filled with education, resources, and fellowship! 💜 📍Shrine of the Black Madonna Use the link to register: eventbrite.com/e/understandin…

Join us for our Winter 2024 Understanding Dementia in the African American Community Virtual Forum! This virtual event on March 16th will dive deeper into the steps to getting a diagnosis. You don’t want to miss this event! 💜🗓️ Register using the link: tinyurl.com/263thcn2

💜 Caregivers, this one’s for you. When you give so much, don’t forget you matter too. Here are 5 self-care tips to protect yourself. 1️⃣ Sleep 8 hrs/night 2️⃣ 🚶‍♀️ Walk in nature 3️⃣ 🙏 Pray or meditate 4️⃣ 🧑🏽‍ Make a new friend 5️⃣ ✍️ Journal often Small habits. Big impact.

Celebrate the 4th with a brain-healthy cookout! Try food swaps that boost mood, lower stress & support brain health: 🥗 Veggie sides 🍓 Berries 🍔 Turkey burgers 💧 Infused water Eat well. Laugh often. Stay sharp. brainhealthaction.org. #4thOfJuly #BrainHealth #FamilyTime

📣 Ready to turn your research into real-world impact? Join Dr. Fayron Epps, Fayron Epps PhD,RN,FAAN, on Nov 13 for RESEARCH TO IMPACT—a hands-on workshop using community-engaged research to drive change for older adults. 🔗 gsa2025.org/Registration/A…. #GSA2025 #ResearchToImpact

💛 Care partners, don’t forget to fill your cup 💛 You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take time to: ☕ Meditate 📝 Journal 🌿 Get fresh air 🎨 Be creative 🚶 Walk 🎲 Play 🐢 Slow down Caring starts with caring for you. 💗 #DementiaCare #FillYourCup #YouMatterToo

💛 Faith. Family. Caregiving. 💒 Dr. Fayron Epps,' Fayron Epps PhD,RN,FAAN, research shows family obligation boosts positive caregiving—but faith alone isn't enough. Caregivers need rest, support & community too. Let’s uplift those who give so much. #FaithAndCaregiving

🍳 Research Opportunity! Have MCI due to Alzheimer’s or a related condition? Join Emory’s Kitchen Design Study to explore how kitchen tools & design support independence. 🕒 ~1.5 hrs | 📍 Emory CEC 🔗 Sign up: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6S…. #MCI #Alzheimers #EmoryResearch

💜 Caring for Caregivers 💜 Behind every person with #dementia is someone quietly giving their all. Faith communities can help: 🕊️ Prayer & rest spaces 💼 Workshops & respite care 💬 Peer support #Caregiving is a calling. Let’s support those who care. #Caregiver

Many African American older adults with dementia face barriers to aging in place, such as a lack of affordable housing, transportation, and culturally aware care. Let’s uplift voices and build communities that support dignity in aging. 💜 #DementiaCare #FaithVillageLab

Join us August 2 at 11AM at The King Center (Atlanta) for a screening of "Remember Me: Dementia in the African American Community," followed by a powerful panel with C. Nathaniel Brown. Free registration: RememberMeKingCenter.eventbrite.com. #RememberMeDoc #DementiaAwareness #ATLEvents.

🧠 Caregiver Spotlight Young caregiver? Faith leader? You’re not alone. Explore this powerful resource from the Rosalynn Carter Institute. 📘 Support starts here: alterdementia.com/rosalynn-carte…. #YoungCaregivers #CaregivingSupport #ALTERSummit2025

🧓🏽 Our caregiving study reveals: ✅ Family obligation = higher fulfillment across all groups ✝️ Religiosity had no significant impact on positivity 📊 African American primary caregivers felt most positive ⚠️ Hispanic secondary caregivers reported the lowest #Gerontology