Brain Health

Vibrant age-friendly communities foster economic growth and benefit the happiness and health of all residents. Vermont's older population is our fastest growing age group. By 2030, one in three of us will be over the age of 60. Becoming an...

Brain Health in Vermont In Vermont, we use health surveillance data to track rates of worsening confusion and memory loss. Unfortunately, recent data shows only half of adults in Vermont with symptoms of cognitive decline have discussed this with a...

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What you need to know about using cannabis before age 21.

The health of your brain is closely linked to the health of your body. As a result, practicing healthy habits and actively managing your chronic conditions can go a long way in terms of protecting your brain.

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia can leave you feeling scared, isolated, hopeless, anxious, and even angry. It is normal to feel a wide range of emotions. Know that you are joined by thousands of Vermonters who share...

How you can positively influence youth behaviors and attitudes about cannabis.

If you or someone close to you is impacted by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, you are not alone. There are more than 13,000 Vermonters aged 65 and older who have diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease—the most common cause of dementia—and another...

A dementia diagnosis comes with significant barriers to navigating daily life. Of older Vermonters surveyed in 2020, 91% reported living in their own home. In Vermont, 21% of adults are 65 or older and 36% who live alone report subjective...