Brain Trauma Awareness Organization

08/25/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nfl-cte-brain-disease.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20260825&instance_id=180896&nl=breaking-news®i_id=231478354&segment_id=225372&user_id=7696e78a22a7270d7f32b7cbaec7e722

The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

07/24/2026

Highlights of Our summer fun at home week

07/24/2026

Summer fun with our networking support group was on the menu for this week !
1) Wednesday night, we were able to attend the Quincy Doggy Paddlers Game and watch baseball close to home.
2) Thursday afternoon , we tried something new ! Becky, the owner at Budding Artist guided us in using acrylic paints and we each created our own unique flower!

04/01/2026

Skiing out west in Colorado- it’s a joy to see helmets ⛑️ on top of heads of boarders to skiers to bikers !

The following book was written in 2016 and poor Gilbert the Moose shows well how over 10 years to helmets on heads while skiing ! Poor Gilbert needs a helmet ! ⛑️

12/18/2025

Our group worked with Johns Anglican Cathedral in Quincy to assemble backpacks 🎒of toiletries and more for Holiday gifts for visitors to Horizons Soup Kitchen.

11/01/2025

We are partnering with Dr Margie Williams PhD, RN to offer a community wide group discussion of Dr Amens Book - Creating a Better Brain …..
IT will be held on November 12(Wednesday) from 12-1 pm at the Quincy Public Library at 526 Jersey, Quincy, IL
No need for reservations

09/08/2025

Our networking group is using this book to discuss each meeting what action steps Dr Amen recommends we try for a “better brain”

Day 255 (page 259) recommends 8 mood foods to treat depression.
These are :
Berries - blueberries ,blackberry, raspberries
Water 💦
Lean protein - high in serotonin and dopamine
Salmon - high omega 3
Kimchi - healthy gut bacteria
Saffron
Avocado 🥑 - high im oleic acid
Dark leafy green ( 🥬 kale, spinach, broccoli)

What foods can you plan to eat this week?

08/18/2025

This new clinical research was shared at a recent Alzheimer’s Conference .

Why not consider starting a walking habit today?

Start small .
Park at the far end of the parking lot .
Walk around the block or driveway after you park yiur car .

Take a walk in nature . Blend mindfullness into your walks.
Here’s my top favorite places to stroll .

07/25/2025

Ending our Summer Camp - Quincy Home Edition at Sheridan Swim Club!
Nothing like a pool day Sheridan Swim Club after our networking meeting .
Shout out to Jim Williams for cooking the hotdogs !
Rouse’s grandson Abel entertained us with his skills on the dbing board

07/23/2025