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Active Aging Activities and Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Health: Findings from the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study AbstractBackground and Objectives. The role of an active lifestyle and genetic factors in promoting cognitive health is critical. However, few have simulta

New article alert! From Assistant Professor, Dr. Cliff Whetung titled, "Active Aging Activities and Genetic Determinants of Cognitive Health: Findings from the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study." #Hawaii #Research #Aging #Health academic.oup.com/gerontologis...

Patrick Bright, Research Specialist, attends the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week. This is the world’s largest GIS conference! #GIS #Specialist

Our latest issue of Keepers Quarterly is now out! SPRING 2025 - ISSUE 08. Our team has been busy, and we are excited to share what we have been up to. #KeepersQuarterly #Indigenous #Rural #Research #Community
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Some of our team at the Wisdom Steps Conference at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, MN. @melissablind.bsky.social
#Dementia #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Indigenous

Our team is always staying busy! Some of our team are at the Prairie Island Health Fair today. #PrairieIsland #Alzheimers #Awareness #Community #Research
Left: Rick Smith, Elder in Residence, MK-MDT. Right: Paul Dressen, Prairie Island Indian Community Representative, MK-MDT

Senior Research Associate, Antonio Guzman and Community Based Researcher, Roger Smith, at the Fond du Lac Health Fair today. #Research #Community #Health #Poetry #Alzheimers

A new article has been published by some members of our team. Big congrats to you all!!!

“Our work addresses the pressing issue of underrepresentation of rural participants in AD/ADRD research by applying a regional CBPR approach to recruitment and research.” #Rural #Research #Dementia

Congratulations, Dr. Antonio Guzman! @alzassociation.bsky.social

Four members of our team attended the C2DREAM conference on June 3, 2025, in the Twin Cities. Dr. Antonio Paniagua Guzman, PhD, MS and Roger Smith presented their poster for the poetry project with Fond du Lac, and Dr. Genelle Lamont and Hailey Anttila attended as Cycle 5 pilot grantees. #C2DREAM

YouTube video by International Indigenous Dementia Research Network Sydnee Livingston - IIDRN Testimonial

Sydnee Livingston (#IIDRN24 attendee & IIDRN Scholarship Awardee) tells us how impactful last year's conference was. Join us for #IIDRN25! #Communities #Indigenous #Culture #Connection www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hLd...

We enjoyed volunteering with our friends at Washington State University at a Healthy Brain, Healthy Life event in #NorthCarolina! What a pleasure to learn from a well-organized team. We look forward to hosting our own #Healthy #Brain events in the near future!

Mapping Marginal Gains: A GIS Approach to Enhancing Trauma Service Accessibility Across Communities Marginal gains analysis using GIS examines trauma center distribution's impact on trauma care access. It helps in strategic planning and addressing care inequities.

A new article has been published by our staff Patrick Bright & Dr. Fergen, along with Head (Chair) of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health, Dr. Nalin. Congrats to all! #GIS #Health #Research www.physicianleaders.org/articles/doi...

A huge thank you to leadership for our staff appreciation night! Great dinner, aquarium tour and inspiring words from Executive Director, Dr. @kristenjacklin.bsky.social #Research #Health #Alzheimers #Dementia #Rural

Dr. Cliff Whetung, Assistant Professor at Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team, was awarded for Research on Indigenous Older Adults

“I wanted to make sure Indigenous older adults were not just included in the data but centered in the research.”

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Our Community Based Researchers, January and Alexis, enjoyed sharing info on #brain #health and #dementia from a culturally relevant perspective at the Red Lake State of the Band Address!

Register now for #IIDRN25! Wondering what to expect? See highlights from previous years #Hawaii #Conference #Research #Alzheimers #Dementia www.iidrn.org/sponsorship

More arts based research for dementia is needed!

Exploring access to critical health services for older adults in rural America from 1990 to 2020 Purpose Rural America has experienced a rapid loss of hospitals since the turn of the century, making access to high-quality health care the top rural health priority. Coinciding with this hospital .....

A new publication from Senior Research Associate Dr. Josh Fergen! "Exploring access to critical health services for older adults in rural America from 1990 to 2020." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Building Healthy Brains Through Productive Aging: Confronting Structural Lags and Gaps Cognition is a complex, multifaceted dimension of health. Improving cognitive health at a societal level requires a multidisciplinary lifespan approach. Ge

A new publication from Assistant Professor Dr. Cliff Whetung! "Building Healthy Brains Through Productive Aging: Confronting Structural Lags and Gaps." academic.oup.com/ppar/advance...

Poetry interventions in Alzheimer’s and dementia care: A scoping review - Antonio Paniagua Guzman, Amy K Otto, Indira Galeeva, Sarah Jane Brown, Kristen Jacklin, 2025 Art-based interventions for people living with dementia have been successful in improving diverse areas of quality of life and care. Within the spectrum of art-...

Exciting news: a new article from our Post-Doctoral Associate Antonio Guzman and other team members has been published!!! "Poetry interventions in Alzheimer's and dementia care: A scoping review" #Poetry #Research #Alzheimers

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Upcoming Conference | IIDRN

Wondering the cost and important dates for #IIDRN25? All information is now finalized! www.iidrn.org/upcoming-con... #Conference #Hawaii #Dementia #Alzheimers #Research

Upcoming Conference | IIDRN

#IIDRN25 is opening up! SAVE THE DATE: Early Bird Registration & Abstract Submission opens February 24, 2025. www.iidrn.org/upcoming-con...

I am happy to have a new platform to share my updates and news, including news from @umnmemorykeepermdt.bsky.social and the @iidrnconference.bsky.social

The International Indigenous Dementia Research Network (IIDRN) | Research Network IIDRN seeks to highlight the profiles of researchers, students, Indigenous community members, and policy makers from around the world who share a commitment to research concerning Alzheimer’s disease,...

We are on @bsky.app! We are an annual #conference in Honolulu, #Hawaii to advance research in the area of #Alzheimer’s #Disease and Related #Dementias (ADRD) in #Indigenous populations worldwide. www.iidrn.org

Our first post on @bsky.app! Follow us for updates on our research and team happenings #Rural #Indigenous #Dementia #Research #HealthEquity www.memorykeepersmdt.com