Hydrocephalus is not as widely known as other health conditions -- even those with smaller incidence numbers! That's why we need YOUR HELP to spread awareness about this complex condition. Let's bring hydrocephalus out of the shadows!
Educate Others on Social Media
Harness the power of social media to educate your family, friends, and social followers about hydrocephalus, how it impacts you and your loved ones, and how they can help make a difference! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and be sure to share, like and retweet our daily educational and research posts. Then, use our Social Media Toolkit to create your own posts about hydrocephalus.
Get Involved in Hydrocephalus
Awareness Month (HAM)
September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month – our chance to bring national attention to the one million Americans living with hydrocephalus. Join the growing number of individuals, communities and organizations during Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, who are calling attention to the impact of this condition and urging people to donate and get involved.
Have a birthday, anniversary or another major milestone coming up? Celebrate by starting a fundraiser for the Hydrocephalus Association on Facebook! Facebook makes it easy for you to raise money for the Hydrocephalus Association and invite friends and family to help. 100% of the funds you raise will be delivered to us. Let your friends and family gift you something that can make a huge difference!
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In The News
Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery
A treatment trial improved gait speed, cognition and bladder control in older patients with the brain-fluid condition.
Brain shunt surgery improves walking and quality of life in older adults with hydrocephalus
Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective in improving their symptoms, a randomized, double-blinded, multi-center patient trial shows.
Shunt Surgery Improves Outcomes for Older Adults with Hydrocephalus
A groundbreaking randomized, double-blinded, multi-center clinical trial has provided compelling evidence supporting the effectiveness of brain shunt implantation in elderly patients diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH).