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CTE and Dementia: How Repeated Head Injuries Affect Brain Health


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Hey Careblazers! šŸ’• Did you know that repeated head injuries can lead to serious brain conditions like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and dementia? In this episode, we're breaking down the connection between CTE and dementia, including how repeated head trauma impacts brain health and why early prevention is so important.

šŸ” Here's What You'll Learn:

• What CTE is and how it develops from repeated head injuries

• The two types of CTE: behavioral and cognitive variants

• How CTE mimics and differs from Alzheimer's disease

• Key prevention tips for protecting brain health

• When to consult a doctor about symptoms CTE is a progressive brain condition that shares many symptoms with dementia, including memory loss, mood changes, and impaired thinking.

While there's no cure, understanding the risks and prevention strategies can make a big difference. Whether you're a caregiver, athlete, or just curious about brain health, this video is for you. šŸ’”

If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here.

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It's our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information.

**This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation. careblazers.com/disclaimer

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