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Tue, Dec 04 2012 07:16:30

Stay Sharp, Westchester!

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, AARP NY and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives hosted Staying Sharp. We were joined by John H. Morrison, PhD., Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Rajiv R.Ratan, MD, PhD., Cornell Medical College, and TV journalist Shannon A. White, News 12 Westchester.

  1. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Excited for our Staying Sharp event w/ @dana_fdn @westchestergov #brainhealth (@ Westchester County Center) 4sq.com/YB0iOH
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 06:26:58
  2. Registration begins for today's #brainhealth event @westchestergov @dana_fdn instagr.am/p/SspxIXqly9/
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 06:44:25
  3. Thanks @westchestergov Kevin Plunckett for coming by our #brainhealth event today. http://pic.twitter.com/RbxU6QWy
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:06:10
  4. Inspiring words from @westchestergov Mae Carpenter as we warm up for #brainhealth @dana_fdn http://pic.twitter.com/4R5bZFLh
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    ·
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:21:29
  5. Let's warm up!! Fit body = fit mind. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov http://pic.twitter.com/yYg8CYuc
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:22:35
  6. Our @AARP members stretch their bodies & mind. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov http://pic.twitter.com/O614Vrvz
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    ·
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:23:32
  7. Looking good & fit!! Thank you @dana_fdn friends!! #brainhealth http://pic.twitter.com/NDBwsNvc
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:24:19
  8. There are 500 people @westchestergov county center for our #brainhealth event. Happy hands! @dana_fdn http://pic.twitter.com/wG54qJlq
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:25:46
  9. With brains & beauty, Shannon White of @News12WC moderates today's #brainhealth event. @dana_fdn @westchestergov http://pic.twitter.com/jtK15t4s
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:27:28
  10. We have two #brainhealth experts @westchestergov. Here's John H. Morrison, PhD., of Mount Sinai School of Medicine http://pic.twitter.com/SnpjHemY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:31:14
  11. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    22,000 @westchestergov residents are diagnosed with #alzheimers. It's important to talk about these things. #brainhealth @dana_fdn
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:28:30
  12. Meet Rajiv R. Ratan, MD, PhD., Prof of Neurology & Neuroscience, @Cornell Medical College. #brainhealth @dana_fdn http://pic.twitter.com/TybnUuMM
    AARP New York@AARPNY
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:34:43
  13. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    The brain's plasticity is like a piece of stiff foil You can shape it. Learn a language, ride a bike #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:36:01
  14. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Go girl! Estrogen protects the brains plasticity. Key to warding off decline. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:39:51
  15. TerrieWilliams
    Terrie M. Williams@TerrieWilliams
    RT @AARPNY: One task at a time! Our brain's capacity is limited. @dana_fdn @westchestergov #brainhealth
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:43:01
  16. dana_fdn
    The Dana Foundation@dana_fdn
    RT @AARPNY: Need help remembering where u parked your car? Got a smartphone? Take a pic of parking section. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:43:08
  17. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Fact: 1 in 8 older Americans have #alzheimers #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:43:10
  18. RT @AARPNY: There are 500 people @westchestergov county center for our #brainhealth event. Happy hands! @dana_fdn http://pic.twitter.com/Xpcusock
    The Dana Foundation@dana_fdn
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:44:14
  19. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    With #alzheimers neurons are dying. The ones that allow you to think, reason. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:44:37
  20. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    W/ #alzheimers treatment comes late. Need to highlight that there r a lot of treatments on horizon. #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 07:49:38
  21. RFShelps
    Rachelle Strachar@RFShelps
    RT @AARPNY: I didnt know there were different types of dementia other than #alzheimers. Did you? #brainhealth @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 08:29:23
  22. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Isolation contributes to decline in #brainhealth keep loved ones engaged. @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 08:30:28
  23. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Participate in #brainhealth clinical trials. You wouldn't hesitate if it were cancer. Why not for your brain? @dana_fdn @westchestergov
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 08:31:48
  24. AARPNY
    AARP New York@AARPNY
    Got a question for one of our #brainhealth experts? Send it to us.
    Sat, Dec 01 2012 08:37:18
  25. RT @AARPNY: Room @westchestergov county center is packed!! We had to put up a screen so everyone can see. #brainhealth @dana_fdn http://pic.twitter.com/atpkjqDL
    The Dana Foundation@dana_fdn
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    Sat, Dec 01 2012 08:43:38

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