Improving lives of people affected by #Alzheimers & #dementia | Early detection | Risk & protective factors | #DementiaMatters podcast | Funded by @NIHAging

Joined February 2017
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This Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. CT — @NathanielChinMD joins @Being_Patient_ for a live talk about navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia with more clarity, preparation and support. Visit go.wisc.edu/2w4911 to RSVP and join the conversation.
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A recent Cochrane review found that Alzheimer’s treatments that target amyloid produce “little to no difference” in cognition, despite positive results from clinical trials over the past few years. Drs. Cynthia Carlsson, David Wolk and Henrik Zetterberg join #DementiaMatters to break down the review and discuss how it could impact public policy, research and care. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/z8ku27
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Join us on September 29 for the 2026 Fall Community Conversation. Register to attend in person or online and hear the latest science on how your diet supports brain health. Learn how to navigate confusing nutrition claims and walk away with simple, brain-healthy tips you can try at your next meal. Free and open to everyone. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/FCC2026 to learn more.
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On this week's episode of #DementiaMatters, Dr. Art Walaszek takes over the podcast to interview Dr. Chin about his upcoming book, "When Memory Fades," and discuss what drew him to write this book and what he hopes readers take away from his story. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/z5447s
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The latest Household Food Security report estimated that 13.7% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2024. This lack of access to a nutritious diet can significantly affect health, so how does it impact dementia risk? Dr. Heejin Lee joins #DementiaMatters to share what food insecurity means, what her study found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/35f855
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Wisconsin ADRC retweeted
Summer is a chance to get out of the library and into the real world 📖➡️🌍 See how Badgers are using their summer internships and academic programs to have an impact at home and around the world: bit.ly/4tE5fHr @IAPstudyabroad @WisconsinADRC @promega
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Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses some key reasons for this trend and shares an exciting announcement on this week's episode of #DementiaMatters. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4a6284
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Wisconsin ADRC retweeted
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Deling He, CCANDL’s postdoc, presented her poster on automated analysis of a mobile speech task for early cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s risk group at the UW-Madison ADRD Research Day, and she was awarded the Best Fellow, Post Doc, or Research Scientist Poster!🎉🧠
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Wisconsin ADRC retweeted
We had a great time attending yesterday's @WisconsinADRC ADRD Research Day as a Team! Congratulations to Leah Staruck for winning the Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award! 🥳
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The U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle interventions impact cognitive decline. Dr. Laura Baker joins #DementiaMatters for a special bonus episode to share how the trial started, what it found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/vwm4z2
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🚗 Driving can be a sensitive topic as a person gets older, especially if they are living with dementia. Dr. KJ Hansmann joins #DementiaMatters to share strategies for discussing concerns about a loved one’s driving habits while respecting their autonomy. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/jp73df
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People living with dementia see different doctors and health care providers while getting a diagnosis, including social workers. In honor of #SocialWorkMonth, Jeni Synnes joins the podcast to explain social workers' role in a memory clinic and what people should know before and after a memory assessment. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/42b75n
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Are you a researcher interested in getting involved in Alzheimer’s clinical trials? The @impact_ad training program might be for you! Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and @DrMariaALZ join #DementiaMatters to explain what the program entails, their mission and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/j4t67d
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🥪 Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the field of nutrition, but what are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins #DementiaMatters to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and share a preview of her upcoming Healthy Living with MCI talk. 🍝 Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/89jnmz
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Reminder: The Wisconsin ADRC Developmental Project Award LOI deadline is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Review the application details and timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-….

Request for proposals: The Developmental Project Award offers up to $120K to support feasibility studies on ADRD research. Letters of intent deadline: Feb 27, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. CT. Review application details/timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-….
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What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join #DementiaMatters to discuss how adding resting heart rate improved the accuracy of the CAIDE score across most racial groups and what this could mean for earlier, more equitable identification of dementia risk. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x75jx6
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Request for proposals: The Developmental Project Award offers up to $120K to support feasibility studies on ADRD research. Letters of intent deadline: Feb 27, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. CT. Review application details/timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-….
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