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What is Brain Health

WEBThe promotion of brain health is a local and national public health priority. At the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia, we use the term "brain health" to describe the …

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What is Dementia

WEBDementia is a general term that describes when the decline in mental ability or cognitive impairment is severe enough to interfere with independent living and daily life.

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What is the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

WEBThe GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia was chartered in December 2019 to bring together faculty from across GW with an interest in adult cognitive health. The Institute …

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Brain Health Month Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

WEBThe GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia is excited to launch an inaugural brain health month in partnership with DC Health and supported by the Alzheimer's …

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What We Do Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken …

WEBThe GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia holds monthly membership meetings and regularly hosts seminars open to the GW community and beyond that cover a range of …

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Our Leadership Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBAs an educator, she is a leader in geriatric and palliative medicine education and believes that all health care professionals should be able to identify and meet the unique needs …

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Our Faculty Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBDr. Loretta DiPietro has recognized that many of today's critical public health problems can be addressed, at least partly, through improved nutrition and physical activity, and has …

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Our Mission Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBPromoting Research, Engagement, and Resilience in Brain Health. The GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia's mission is to optimize health and quality of life for adults …

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Projects and Initiatives Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

WEBConnecting with the Community to Understand Local Brain Health Needs. GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia faculty members, including Melinda Power, Beverly …

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Khan, Ghada Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBDr. Khan is an established health program analyst whose career, advocacy, and research has centered on global and domestic issues concerning the health of women Khan, …

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Connect Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken Institute

WEBGW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia seeks to elevate the voices of those living with ADRD and persons providing care for persons with memory loss and cognitive …

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What are the mental health effects of FGM/C

WEBWhat are the mental health effects of FGM/C? Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) can affect a woman's mental health long after the procedure, into her adult life. Women …

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Our Institute in the Community Institute for Brain Health and

WEBThe Institute was invited to deliver a community presentation on brain health as part of Arlington County's programming for older adults. On February 2, 2022, …

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Care Partners Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBThese behavioral changes can be highly distressing to carepartners and may be the driving factors in poor health of carepartners and requiring an individual to be placed into long …

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McDonnell, Karen Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

WEBDr. McDonnell is a public health program evaluation and implementation specialist with over 15 years’ experience working with community groups, public health agencies, and …

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Resources for Faculty Institute for Brain Health and Dementia

WEBThe GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia brings together faculty from across GW with an interest in adult cognitive health specifically related to Alzheimer’s disease and …

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Ismail, Mimi Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBMimi Ismail is a research associate at the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Her past experience includes creating educational materials on newborn screening for state …

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Shaikh, Hina Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBHina Shaikh, JD, MPH, is a research director at Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) at George Washington University. She co-directs the globally focused Center …

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Patel, Krishna Institute for Brain Health and Dementia Milken

WEBKrishna is currently pursuing her doctorate in public health (DrPH) at George Washington University and serves as a research associate for the FGM/C educational toolkit project. …

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Health care provider toolkit Institute for Brain Health and …

WEBWelcome to the FGM/C health care provider toolkit, a centralized database with the latest information on how to identify female genital mutilation/cutting and common health …

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