Join us on October 12 for the Fall Community Lecture

Good news! We’re bringing the Fall Community Lecture back in person this year and you're invited. This free community educational event offers news about cutting-edge research in Alzheimer's disease and provides information to help people improve brain health and live healthier lives. The Fall Community Lecture will feature presentations by University of Wisconsin faculty focusing on blood-based biomarkers and risk and protective factors of Alzheimer’s disease. The event will begin with a healthy aging resource fair and refreshments and will end with a Q & A panel with the evening's presenters. Fall Community Lecture logo and event date of October 12, 2022

5–6 p.m.: Resource Fair and refreshments
6–8 p.m.: Featured Speakers and Q & A Panel

Presentation topics and speakers:

🧠"Sleeping Your Way to Better Brain Health" from Dr. Steven Barczi

🧠"Is the Future Now? Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease" from Dr. Nathaniel Chin

🧠"Know Your Numbers for Cardiovascular and Brain Health" from Dr. Cynthia Carlsson

The Fall Community Lecture will take place at the Gordon Dining & Event Center on the UW–Madison campus. Everyone is welcome. RSVPs are appreciated. Visit the webpage for more information.

Walking to reduce Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk

Ozioma Okonkwo, PhD, and Beth Planalp, PhD, recently published an editorial in response to a new study indicating that walking between 3,800 and 9,800 steps daily may significantly reduce a person's risk of dementia. Okonkwo and Planalp argue that the pace and intensity of walking are more valuable than the distance. Additionally, the researchers noted that walking 112 steps a minute is less intimidating and more attainable for people, especially if they have been physically inactive or underactive. Learn more

Brain inflammation may link Alzheimer’s risk, sleep disturbance

Barbara Bendlin, PhD, is co-author of a recent study by a multisite research team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the University of California, Irvine, and Wake Forest University, which has discovered that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer’s disease risk with sleep disturbance. Bendlin says that research results can potentially detect problems before people develop disease symptoms. Learn more

The Dementia Care Research Project

The Dementia Care Research Project is looking for people with memory concerns, Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and their caregivers to join research studies together. Dementia care research focuses on understanding how to improve the quality of life for people with memory concerns and their caregivers by examining the care they receive at home or within the healthcare system. Visit our website to learn more about participant eligibility, time commitment and compensation.

Highlights from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

Percy Griffin, PhD, is the director of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association. He recently joined the Dementia Matters podcast to discuss the significant progress in Alzheimer’s and dementia research shared at the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC). Get behind the scenes and listen to his lively conversation with Nathaniel Chin, MD, wherever you get podcasts or on our website.

More news and events

icon of the covid-19 virus Healthy Living with MCI: How drugs get developed
September 16, 9:30 a.m.
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, will join this bimonthly support group for people and families living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to explain how clinical trials work and the phases a drug must go through before approval for use. Co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Walk Dane County
September 18
Recognize people impacted by dementia and raise funds for the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW) programs and services.

World Alzheimer's Day
September 21
Watch "6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease” featuring Nathaniel Chin, MD, to learn how physical activity, diet, sleep, social engagement, cognitive enrichment and managing stress can possibly delay symptoms, or prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

32nd Institute on Aging Annual Colloquium
September 22, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Researchers will showcase cutting-edge science in diverse aspects of aging, and local organizations will be on hand for a health and resources fair. Free and open to the public.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s
October 2
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter in Madison for this annual event.

Get Movin’ exercise classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.
A gentle exercise program for every fitness level held in person and online via Zoom. Classes are free and open to the public.

The Amazing Grace Chorus® Fall Season
Saturdays, September 24–December 17, 10 a.m.–Noon
Milwaukee-based community chorus is made up of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Sing along from home or members can attend in person!

Mind Readers book club
We invite you to engage your brain and join the conversation with guest hosts, panelists and authors. Visit the webpage to learn about upcoming events, watch recordings of past programs, find a list of recommended reading and sign up to receive Mind Readers e-newsletters.

Wisconsin ADRC on YouTube
Find recordings of Mind Readers book club discussions with noted authors and guest panelists, the Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment series hosted by Dr. Nathaniel Chin, episodes of the Dementia Matters podcast series and much more.

The Future Needs Us Now — The Campaign for Wisconsin Medicine
Rally support from your network that will go toward improving early and accurate diagnosis, treatment and care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias — focusing on the long-term goal of ultimately preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

Come work with us
The Wisconsin ADRC and its campus partners are seeking applicants to fill several open positions.

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