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.
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are photos of guests (from left to right) Dr. Cynthia Carlsson, David Wolk and Henrik Zetterberg. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Addressing Cochrane’s Review on Amyloid-Targeting Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease"
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.
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of host Dr. Nathaniel Chin and guest host Dr. Art Walaszek. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "What to Expect from ‘When Memory Fades’ with Drs. Art Walaszek and Nathaniel Chin"
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Heejin Lee. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "New Study Examines the Effects of Food Insecurity on Dementia Risk"
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
ALT Summer internship student working in a biotech lab. She's wearing a lab coat and protective goggles.
ALT Summer internship student standing in front of a sign for the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
ALT Summer study abroad student visiting the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Italy.
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of host Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "The Importance of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis"
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!🎉🧠
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! 🥳
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Laura Baker. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Unpacking the U.S. POINTER Study"
🚗 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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. KJ Hansmann. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Navigating Difficult Conversations about Driving and Dementia"
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Jeni Synnes. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "The Role of Social Work in Dementia Care"
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are photos of guests Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and Maria Carrillo. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Training for Clinical Trials with the IMPACT-AD Program"
🥪 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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Beth Olson. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health"
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-….
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
ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guests. From left to right they show Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "On the Pulse: How Resting Heart Rate Improves a Dementia Risk Score’s Accuracy"
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-….