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Dominance or democracy? Authoritarian white masculinity is more than a political debate strategy

Authoritarian white masculinity has made a resurgence because it doesn’t only appeal to men. People of all genders can be socialized into patriarchal systems, and white women, in particular, sometimes benefit from their proximity to, and participation in, authoritarian white masculinity. - Author: Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University [...]

Susan Troyer2020-11-03T00:24:29-06:00October 20th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: 2020 US elections, black women, Democracy, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Political debates, Vice President Mike Pence, Women in politics|0 Comments

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Dementia deaths rise during the summer of COVID leading to concern

On the best of days, caregiving for a family member with dementia is difficult. Watching the decline of a loved one is hard. Having to help them with things that are basic and personal makes it even harder. The commitment - 24 hours a day - offers little time for [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-19T21:54:10-05:00October 14th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, Caregivers, Coronavirus, Dementia, Elderly, Infections, Pandemic, Social isolation|0 Comments

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Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

Family care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the US health care system, with 83 percent of long-term care provided to older adults coming from family members or other unpaid helpers. As the population of older adults grows, so too does the expectation of family [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-15T09:18:35-05:00October 12th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Aging, Dementia, Dementia Aging Healthy Aging series 2018, Healthy Aging Series - 2018|0 Comments

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Trump receives socialized health care – and what about everyone else?

"Not only has the White House refused to agree on a robust and critical second relief package, but it has also not pressured its lapdog GOP-controlled Senate to negotiate a package with Democrats. And even as we speak, Trump’s lawyers are pushing the Supreme Court to throw out the Affordable [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-07T22:50:05-05:00October 7th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: 210000 deaths, COVID-19 White House, lapdog GOP-controlled Senate, single-payer health care plan, Trump|0 Comments

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Partnerism campaign for a new era: Beyond being stuck

“In the dominator system, the blade is the metaphor for power: a symbol of power to dominate, exploit and take life. In the partnership system, the metaphor for power is the chalice: an ancient symbol of the power to give, nurture, and illuminate life.” – From The Chalice and the [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T23:51:46-05:00September 27th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Chalice and the Blade, Partnerism in a dominator-led culture, Riane Eisler|0 Comments

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Why Study Alzheimer’s?

During the September observance of "Dementia Awareness Month 2020," we again raise the question, "Why Study Alzheimer's?" In this April 2016 post, republished with video in February 2020, Kyrie Carpenter challenged conventional views about "the war to eradicate Alzheimer's disease" and questioned whether Alzheimer's is a disease. The post below appeared on [...]

Susan Troyer2020-10-10T23:49:56-05:00September 20th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Alzheimer's, DISRUPT AGING, DISRUPT DEMENTIA, Dr. Bill Thomas, Kyrie Carpenter|0 Comments

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Black Aging Matters

"Older Blacks are perishing quietly, out of sight, victims of the pandemic and a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health effects." - Author: Judith Graham, KHN - Kaiser Health News Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-07T23:37:22-05:00September 7th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: 80% of COVID-19 deaths are among people 65 and older., Aging, Black Lives Matter, CDC, COVID-19, Health, how race and age disparities interact, Judith Graham, KHN - Kaiser Health News, older Blacks at heightened risk, RACE, racism in health care settings|Comments Off

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And yet the drugs continue to be marketed around the globe! What alternatives are available?

"Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies Validated" is a recent article posted by David Perlmutter, MD, Board-Certified Neurologist on his website. He has reported on the findings of an important large study not being covered in the media. Findings of an important large study not being covered in the media Described as a [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-18T15:59:24-05:00September 6th, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies Validated, Alzheimers - The Science of Prevention, Board-certified neurologist, donepezil (Aricept®), Dr. David Perlmutter, JAMA Network Open, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, online educational series, September 9-20, The American Medical Association, The Journal of Neurology|Comments Off

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Observing “Day #2” – Latin America to Australia via Technology

"I want to repeat, there is no other illness I know of where the medical and health care providers tell you to give up. To me, this is a preposterous and negative prescription. It is time all people with dementia and their families stood up for better advice and services [...]

Susan Troyer2020-09-02T11:54:32-05:00September 2nd, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Comments Off

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World Alzheimer’s Month – Raising Awareness – Challenging Stigma

World Alzheimer's Month is an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. September 2020 will mark the 9th World Alzheimer's Month. The campaign was launched in 2012 by Alzheimer's Disease International. A special observance of World Alzheimer's Day is scheduled annually on September 21. [...]

Susan Troyer2020-08-31T13:43:10-05:00August 31st, 2020|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Alzheimer's Disease International, Challenging stigma surrounding dementia, Dementia Alliance International, Dr. Peter Whitehouse, https://www.alz.co.uk/, Kate Swaffer, World Alzheimer's Month|Comments Off