Register today for the 2026 Remember Me Red Run

Bailey's Run Winery, N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus, WI
@ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for the Remember Me Red Fun Run 5K — where every step helps raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. Learn more and register

Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Celebration 2026

@ 10:00 am

The annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch is presented by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) with support from the CLARiTI, WRAP and PREDICT studies. Free and open to all, the event aims to raise awareness about topics related to Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary brunch and keynote address by Susan Flowers Benton, PhD, CRC, from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

12th Annual Breaking the Silence community event

Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. Milwaukee, WI
@ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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All are welcome at 12th Annual Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in High-Risk Populations hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute. The theme is Know Your Numbers – Centering Black Men’s Health and Wellness PART 2. Featuring a resource fair, breakfast, keynote speakers, and a performance by the Amazing Grace Chorus®  

Two adults and two children laughing together outside on a bright day.

Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods

Online via Zoom and in person at various host sites across Wisconsin
@ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for the first installment of the 2026 Healthy Living with MCI education series to learn what ultra-processed foods are and explore why people who eat less of these packaged foods tend to have better health outcomes. Participants will gain confidence in making food choices that support their brain health and overall well-being.

Reusable grocery bag with fresh vegetables and fruits in a supermarket

2025 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Education Series: Partnering with Your Healthcare Team

Online via Zoom and at various community host sites across Wisconsin
@ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks. The program will end with a Q&A session. Free and open to all.

Person consulting with their doctor in a clinic setting

Film Screening and Art Exhibition — The Carriage of Ongoing Days: Exploring the Lived-Experience of Dementia

Local Motive (a renovated train car), 646 W Washington Ave #5, Madison, WI
@ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a short film screening and multimodal art exhibition by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Kohler Fellows Blue Rachapradit and Noelle Cataldo, exploring the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with dementia. Free and open to all. Seating is limited. RSVP required. Doors open at 5 p.m. Film screening begins at 6 p.m.

The Carriage of Ongoing Days (event flyer): Exploring the Lived-Experience of Dementia We invite you to attend the free short film screening and multimodal art exhibition by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Kohler Fellows, Blue Rachapradit and Noelle Cataldo, exploring the lived experience of individuals diagnosed with dementia. Free and open to all. Limited seating available, RSVP required.

2025 Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Lecture: Lewy Body Dementia, Caregiving and Advocacy

In person and via Zoom
@ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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This year's event is designed for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) researchers and professionals working in dementia care, including memory care providers, neuropsychologists, nurses, and social workers, as well as community members, care partners, and trainees. The event will conclude with a Q&A panel. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all.

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2025 Fall Community Conversation: Addressing Hearing Loss for Better Brain Health

Middleton Performing Arts Center, 2100 Bristol Street (use North Door #23), Middleton, WI 53562
@ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), free and open to people of all ages. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between hearing and memory loss, empowering them to take steps to support better brain health.

Person having their hearing tested at a doctor's office

23rd Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Memorial Union - Great Hall
@ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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This is an annual, in-person event that is designed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capability of healthcare providers who care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The conference features six research-based presentations that showcase innovative best practices and evolving research efforts.

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