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Wisconsin ADRC

@WisconsinADRC

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

 Madison, WI
adrc.wisc.edu/
Joined February 2017
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📬 Catch up on the latest headlines from the Wisconsin ADRC! This month’s newsletter includes research news, event announcements, a recap of the Fall Community Conversation, education opportunities and more. Read the full issue at mailchi.mp/medicine.wisc.edu….
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When a person has their memory tested, what does that mean and what can they expect to learn from their results? Returning guest Dr. Tori Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what cognitive screenings and tests are, the benefits of early and repeat memory testing and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3k7t5r
A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Tori Williams. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Talking about Memory Tests and Cognitive Screenings for Dementia"

ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Tori Williams. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Talking about Memory Tests and Cognitive Screenings for Dementia"

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Though blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, they can’t replace the diagnostic process as a whole. Dr. Eric Widera joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the importance of assessing function when making a dementia diagnosis, how blood tests should be used in primary care and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/p8td3q
A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Eric Widera. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Looking at More than Memory: Functional Assessments and Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease in Primary Care"

ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Eric Widera. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Looking at More than Memory: Functional Assessments and Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease in Primary Care"

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New research is looking at the effects of environmental factors on the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how factors like air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and overall brain health, as well as share strategies for how you can protect yourself against these pollutants. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/y88sj6
A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Kathryn Conlon. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Examining Environmental Factors' Effects on Cognition"

ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Kathryn Conlon. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Examining Environmental Factors' Effects on Cognition"

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September is #WorldAlzheimersMonth, a time to raise awareness and share information about brain health, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Read our latest e-newsletter for news, research updates, upcoming events, resources and more: go.wisc.edu/5z3jbc.
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ALT Graphic promoting the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Headlines e-newsletter. The image features the word "Headlines" above a close-up of a computer keyboard with blue keys spelling "NEWS."

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How are blood tests, brain scans and other biomarker tools used in research to develop new Alzheimer’s treatments? Dr. Henrik Zetterberg returns to #DementiaMatters to discuss how these developments are transforming clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/b2y745
A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Henrik Zetterberg. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Blood Tests and Brain Scans and Biomarkers, Oh My! How Biomarkers are Changing Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials"

ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Henrik Zetterberg. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "Blood Tests and Brain Scans and Biomarkers, Oh My! How Biomarkers are Changing Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials"

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Public interest in brain health has increased over the last few years, so how are Americans understanding and incorporating this information into their lives? Dr. Heather Snyder joins #DementiaMatters to share the @alzassociation's new special report on perceptions of cognitive health, the importance of lifestyle behaviors and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/k4mxw4
A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Heather Snyder. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "New Alzheimer’s Association Special Report Breaks Down How Americans Understand and Support their Brain Health"

ALT A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Heather Snyder. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "New Alzheimer’s Association Special Report Breaks Down How Americans Understand and Support their Brain Health"

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Fall Community Conversation. Join us in person or online to hear from experts who will share the latest science on how your diet supports brain health. Free and open to all. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/FCC2026 to learn more and register.
Promotional graphic titled "Meet the panelists: 2026 Fall Community Conversation." The graphic features a grid of four headshots showing smiling panelists: Dr. Lisa Barnes (top left), Dr. Barb Bendlin (top right), Dr. Beth Olson (bottom left), and Executive Chef Elena Terry (bottom right).

ALT Promotional graphic titled "Meet the panelists: 2026 Fall Community Conversation." The graphic features a grid of four headshots showing smiling panelists: Dr. Lisa Barnes (top left), Dr. Barb Bendlin (top right), Dr. Beth Olson (bottom left), and Executive Chef Elena Terry (bottom right).

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Sterling Johnson, PhD, spoke with @nytimes about new blood biomarker tests used to predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more at adrc.wisc.edu/news/dr-sterli….
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