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Watch this video to learn some Alzheimer's facts. https://lnkd.in/gFt6965b Please consider donating. https://lnkd.in/gxiv7pdJ

Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day! Today, we're taking a moment to shed light on Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a condition that affects the nerve cells controlling movement, gradually impacting muscle function and mobility. MND can profoundly affect individuals and their loved ones, altering daily life in significant ways. It's crucial to understand the challenges they face and offer support wherever possible. To learn more about MND and how you can support those affected, visit https://lnkd.in/em_kMnAu At Mploy Healthcare Training Academy we recognise the importance of empathy and education in providing care for those living with MND. That's why we offer comprehensive training courses focused on understanding and assisting individuals with MND, aimed at enhancing quality of life and ensuring dignified care. For more information about our training course and how we can support you, please contact us on 01202 486 660 or email training@mployhealthcare.com. Let's come together to raise awareness and extend compassion to those impacted by MND. #MNDawareness #SupportAndCare

Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day! Today, we're taking a moment to shed light on Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a condition that affects the nerve cells controlling movement, gradually impacting muscle function and mobility. MND can profoundly affect individuals and their loved ones, altering daily life in significant ways. It's crucial to understand the challenges they face and offer support wherever possible. To learn more about MND and how you can support those affected, visit https://lnkd.in/gN3nPUf. At Mploy Healthcare Training Academy we recognise the importance of empathy and education in providing care for those living with MND. That's why we offer comprehensive training courses focused on understanding and assisting individuals with MND, aimed at enhancing quality of life and ensuring dignified care. For more information about our training course and how we can support you, please contact us on 01202 486 660 or email training@mployhealthcare.com. Let's come together to raise awareness and extend compassion to those impacted by MND. #MNDawareness #SupportAndCare

In June of 2021, my mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease after months of debilitating pain and partial use of her right side. What her future holds or looks like has become unknown as a woman who had always been active as a mom, teacher, and grandmother. As of today, the US government allocates $0 to Parkinson’s research. All funding for research comes from one of two organizations, one being the Parkinson’s Foundation. On November 4th, my family will participate in our 3rd annual Moving Day to raise money for Parkinson’s Research in Oxford, AL. While many can not participate in these Moving Days across the country, there are two practical ways people can help. 1. Pray for those like my mom who battle this disease everyday. As of right now there is no cure. 2. Consider donating to help fund Parkinson’s research in hopes of developing earlier diagnostic tools, more effective treatment, and ultimately a cure.

Parkinson's disease is the fastest growing and the second most prevalent neurological condition, affecting an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Today, on World Parkinson's Day, Linus Health is raising awareness and showing support for the millions of individuals living with Parkinson's disease worldwide. Parkinson's affects not only those diagnosed but also their families, caregivers, and communities. At Linus Health, we’re providing new ways for clinicians and researchers to track and detect cognitive decline and other neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s without the invasiveness or costs of traditional testing. It's crucial to continue advocating for earlier detection, better research, treatment options, and support systems for everyone impacted by this neurological condition. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Learn more about how you can get involved and raise awareness:  https://www.parkinson.org/ I #WorldParkinsonsDay #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #ParkinsonsDisease #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsResearch

In this article, Dana Territo, Alzheimer’s advocate, author of “What My Grandchildren Taught Me About Alzheimer’s Disease” and host of “The Memory Whisperer,” provides the origin of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month and what can we do to promote it. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, recognizing the growing impact of the disease. Since then, the number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has tripled to over 6 million, with one in nine people over the age of 65 affected. This degenerative brain disorder gradually destroys memory, concentration, and thinking skills, placing a significant burden on both individuals and their families. During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, it is crucial to raise awareness and understanding of the disease. By starting a dialogue, we can help diminish the stigma associated with Alzheimer's and encourage individuals with early symptoms to seek medical attention promptly. Increasing awareness also involves recognizing risk factors and promoting a healthy lifestyle that can potentially delay or prevent cognitive decline in later life. You can support National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month by spreading the message and being an ambassador for those affected by the disease. The more people know about Alzheimer's and its impact, the better equipped we can be to provide support and make a difference. For resources and support, you can visit Alzheimer’s Services (alzbr.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Let's work together to raise awareness and support those affected by Alzheimer's disease. #AlzheimersAwareness #EndAlz #MemoryWhisperer https://lnkd.in/gyUigRsC

Some of you may know that I have kidney disease. Over time, my kidney disease has gotten worse causing my kidneys not to work well enough to keep me alive. This is what I am facing now, and my treatment options are limited to dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant. I am on dialysis at this very moment. Getting regular dialysis treatments, usually four times a week for four hours at a time, will help my kidneys do their job and keep me alive, but a transplant would offer me more freedom and the ability to live a longer, healthier, more normal life. A transplant would also give me more time to do the fun things I enjoy most, like spending time with my family and friends. However, finding a kidney for a transplant is not easy. Just ask the 106,000+ people on the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney like me. Time is not on our side. Some wait for years; many die while waiting. The average wait time is five years or more for a kidney from a deceased donor. However, there is another option: receiving a kidney from a living donor.

May 1st marks the first day of #ALSAwarenessMonth. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the brain to lose connection with muscles. As the disease progresses, a person will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. There is currently no cure for ALS. You can learn more about #ALS from The ALS Association at https://lnkd.in/gz-W9kcd #ALSMonth #LouGehrigsDisease #Accessibility #ALSAwareness

Too many men are dying too young from largely preventable reasons. In addition, the rates of prostate and testicular cancer diagnosis are increasing globally. Early detection and treatment is key to survival. Men should feel comfortable to talk about their health and mental health with no judgement or stigma. So this Movember, I'm growing a Mo to support men's health! If you can spare a few dollars, I'd really appreciate your support! #menshealth #suicideprevention #movember #growamosaveabro https://lnkd.in/gYZFmWjt

There is no cure for ALS and the disease is fatal. Every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed and passes from ALS. 90% of cases occur without a family history. Onset is usually between the ages 40 & 70 years. Life expectancy is 2 to 4 years. Veterans have 2X the incidence of ALS compared to others. By 2040 ALS incidence is predicted to increase worldwide by 70%. ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. The onset of ALS may be so subtle that the symptoms are overlooked. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently, depending on which muscles in the body are affected. The symptoms may include: Weakness in muscles of the hands, arms or legs Slurred speech, or difficulty chewing or swallowing. Tight and stiff muscles. Difficulties with memory or decision-making. Inappropriate crying or laughing. In later stages of the disease, individuals may have trouble breathing, and face an increased risk of pneumonia. This fatal disease can strike anyone at any time. It takes away the freedom to walk, to talk, to run and dance. To laugh. To hug. To eat. To breathe. We fight to give that independence back – and help empower people to live life to the fullest. The ALS Association leads the way in global research and helps 20,000 Americans living with ALS. Your gift today will help find a cure for ALS, while providing care and support to families right here in your community. #als #mndawareness #MND