Vital Minds: Indy Brain Health Initiative

06/18/2026

Re-post from Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter: Encouraging good oral health supports comfort, dignity and overall well-being, but it can be challenging for caregivers and those living with dementia. Join us for a free webinar on June 25 at 2 p.m. ET and learn practical tips for:
🪥 Maintaining oral hygiene
📝 Overcoming common challenges
↪️ Adapting routines
🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4uYNhA6.

Encouraging good oral health supports comfort, dignity and overall well-being, but it can be challenging for caregivers and those living with dementia. Join us for a free webinar on June 25 at 2 p.m. ET and learn practical tips for:

🪥 Maintaining oral hygiene
📝 Overcoming common challenges
↪️ Adapting routines

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/4uYNhA6.

06/17/2026

Re-post from The Women's Alzheimer's Movement - WAM:

Your heart does more than keep your blood pressure in check ❤️ It helps power your brain, too.

Every beat sends oxygen-rich blood where it’s needed most, including to your brain. When your heart is strong, your mind stays sharper, more focused and better protected over time.

But when heart health declines? High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can raise the risk of stroke, memory loss and dementia.

The empowering part: small daily habits make a big difference:
💪 Move your body
🥦 Fill your plate with color
📉 Know your numbers
💤 Make sleep non-negotiable
🧘‍♀️ Manage stress in healthy ways
Healthy heart. Clear mind.

The choices you make today build resilience for tomorrow.

Your heart does more than keep your blood pressure in check ❤️ It helps power your brain, too.

Every beat sends oxygen-rich blood where it’s needed most, including to your brain. When your heart is strong, your mind stays sharper, more focused and better protected over time.

But when heart health declines? High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can raise the risk of stroke, memory loss and dementia.

The empowering part: small daily habits make a big difference.

💪 Move your body
🥦 Fill your plate with color
📉 Know your numbers
💤 Make sleep non-negotiable
🧘‍♀️ Manage stress in healthy ways

Healthy heart. Clear mind.
The choices you make today build resilience for tomorrow.

06/15/2026

Alzheimer’s disease develops over many years, often long before symptoms appear. That’s why researchers continue to focus on understanding the factors that influence brain health throughout life.

Scientists and clinicians are working to uncover why Alzheimer’s disease affects people differently and how earlier awareness may help support healthier aging. For women in particular, this research is especially important, as women are disproportionately affected by the disease.

While there is still much to learn, one thing is clear: brain health is connected to overall health. The choices we make throughout our lives and the knowledge we gain through research can help shape the future of Alzheimer’s disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The more we understand, the more empowered we are to take charge of our health and support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

06/11/2026

Check out this list of upcoming Memory Cafes in the Indianapolis area!💙💜 Find more information on our websites linked in bio!

06/08/2026

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06/04/2026

Check out this upcoming community event hosted by ! You can find more information on our events page, linked in bio! 🧡💜

06/04/2026

Westfield, come celebrate with us! 💜

Dementia Friendly Westfield is hosting a Summer Festival on June 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Traditions at Westfield. Stop by to meet local partners, explore helpful resources, enjoy some food, and have a little fun along the way.

This is a great chance to learn more about the new Dementia Friendly Westfield community and connect with people who care about making Westfield a more welcoming place for everyone.

We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

Learn the warning signs

06/01/2026

June has an amazing line up!!

05/29/2026

Re-post from the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center: We're just over one week out from Memory University! We hope you'll join us for great talks from Brea Perry, PhD and the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter! Between talks, take the opportunity to speak with one of our many vendors who are there to share great opportunities with you.
Register: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

We're just over one week out from Memory University! We hope you'll join us for great talks from Brea Perry, PhD and the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter! Between talks, take the opportunity to speak with one of our many vendors who are there to share great opportunities with you.

Register: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY