​Do you know evidence shows that obesity from a diet high in sugar and saturated fat leads to changes in brain chemistry, hindering impulse control? Make sure you and your kids are getting a healthy diet. 

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Do you know what affects a child's attention span and their memory?  Research shows childhood obesity harms early brain function.  A healthy diet and weight help build a healthy brain. 
 
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​I hope so!  Because the rates of people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia continue to grow.  And we are all going to need to learn to do our part, to help be part of solutions in both our homes and our communities.  

That is taken from the Dementia Friends USA website, and they also have a FREE training available.  I have taken it, and I recommend it.  Here is the thing I would add though, you can also have your tweens and teens watch this, and honestly even younger kids with you.  Especially if your family unit has already been seeing the signs or dealing with it.  It can really help you and your kids to understand a little more about what helps, and what doesn't.  

It's available online, is completely free, and is a watch at your own pace.  The videos are short and simple to follow and understand.  

Find it under their tab Become a Dementia Friend - https://dementiafriendsusa.org/become-a-dementia-friend

Parenting is a whole different space than it was even 20 years ago.  And sure each generation probably knows that to a degree, but with the expansion of the online world, social media and gun violence (more of an issue here in the states than other places, we know) and more it really is more challenging. 

And it can be hard because as a parent, you probably didn't have a trauma aware parent raising you, and now here you are with a lot of pressure and where do you go for answers and what helps and what doesn't.  

The Centre for Healing has put together a great FREE program that goes over the 5 steps to become a trauma informed parent.  All online, do it at your own pace.  

Here is where you can access it: ​https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/blog/5-steps-to-become-a-trauma-informed-parent

 Any time we as parents have better tools, we can do better and we all want that.  They even cover "How do I know if I am doing the right thing?" 

​Do you work with children, tweens or teens? And or their families?  

I think you would benefit from a free class offered by Strong Resilient Youth.  I have taken the class, and I got some good takeaways from it.  You can do it online, on your own time, and there is no charge for it.  

You can find the registration page here:  ​https://www.strongresilientyouth.org/get-started

I recommend the training, because it's thoughtful in reminding us all of the bigger picture, that we can so often forget in the busy day to day work, especially if you are working in an area that is understaffed.   The National Council for Wellbeing, and many other leaders in the field have also endorsed this program and the work they do, including this training opportunity.  

Interesting article that hopefully moves us forward towards better solutions, earlier! 

We have a huge impact coming that we are not prepared for with dementia and Alzheimer's.  We already don't have enough care beds, and care providers, and funding available for the people impacted today.  With more people aging into the need of care years, and the wide spread impacts of these diseases, we need fast solutions.  
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Older adults still need 7 hours of solid sleep at night.  And the best bedroom temperatures are between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

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​Did you know one of the very best things you can do for your brain, is to get a solid 7 hours of sleep each night? More and more brain docs even say it could be the most important thing. 

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​Did you know that cortisol kills brain cells?  Yes, the same cortisol that can lead to belly fat, and that comes from stress.  Stress and inflammation need to be at the top of your daily health fixes. 

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​Did you know the fastest-growing segment of people who are homeless is the elderly? And that impacts their brain, body, and breath health in ways that can quickly shorten their lives and leave those who live with PTSD. 

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