Senior Mind Nurture: Where Compassion Meets Community
Improving seniors' mental health with care, community, and connection.
Help us fight loneliness and build a caring network for our elders.
About Me
Hi, I'm Pratik
My name is Pratik Santhosh from Shrewsbury, MA, and I’m passionate about improving mental health for senior citizens. Through my research and community work, I’ve seen how kindness, support, and genuine connection can make a real difference in the lives of our elders. I’ve explored innovative approaches in Alzheimer’s research and AI-driven health solutions, while also volunteering with seniors to reduce loneliness and build caring communities. My goal is to blend research with hands-on outreach to ensure every senior feels valued and supported.
Research Spotlight: Epigenetic Modifications in Alzheimer's Disease
By Pratik Santhosh
In this research paper, I explore how changes at the epigenetic level could play a role in Alzheimer's disease—and how targeting these changes might offer new therapeutic options. By examining a range of credible sources, my work highlights potential modifications in the DNA of Alzheimer's patients and discusses the promising results from pre-clinical trials. These trials suggest that reversing some of these epigenetic alterations could slow down or even reverse the disease's progression. The paper focuses on three key epigenetic therapies:
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DNA Methylation Inhibitors: Targeting abnormal methylation patterns to restore normal gene function.
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Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) Inhibitors: Modifying histone structures to improve gene expression and neuronal health.
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Non-coding RNA-based Therapies: Utilizing RNA molecules that regulate gene expression to counteract disease processes.
With further advances and the move into human clinical trials, these approaches hold potential as innovative strategies for treating Alzheimer's disease and mitigating its effects.
Our Mission
At Senior Mind Nurture, our mission is to improve seniors' mental health by fostering a caring community. We believe that every senior deserves access to mental health support, engaging activities, and meaningful social connections.
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Care: We provide support and guidance to help seniors navigate mental health challenges.
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Community: We organize events and group activities that encourage seniors to build lasting friendships.
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Connection: We work to reduce loneliness by connecting seniors with volunteers, families, and support groups.
Join me in our effort to create a brighter, more connected future for our elders.
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