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Wisconsin ADRC Fall Community Lecture: Blood-based Biomarkers, Risk and Protective Factors of Alzheimer’s Disease

Gordon Dining & Event Center 770 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI

This free community educational event will offer news about cutting-edge research in Alzheimer's disease and provide 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.

Free

Webinar: Supporting Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges and Dementia

Webinar

Art Walaszek, MD, will present "Enhanced Engagement: Supporting Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges and Dementia" as part of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) Care Connection Series: Webinars for dementia caregivers and professionals. This …

20th Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Celebrating 20 years of professional education Hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Conference November 11 A professional continuing education program. Celebrating 20 years in 2022! Pre-Conference Workshop November 10 A pre-conference workshop for professionals newer to …

Mind Readers book club to discuss ‘Why We Sleep’

Live online via Zoom

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center invites you to join the Mind Readers book club for an illuminating look into the book Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD. Joining us will be University of …

Free
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2023 Healthy Living With Mild Cognitive Impairment Education Series

Join Nathaniel Chin, MD, and Bonnie Nuttkinson, MS, from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, along with Jennifer McAlister, BA, from the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter, and guest speakers, to learn more about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Register to attend each program in person throughout the year at one of three locations across Wisconsin in Brown, Dodge or Rock counties listed below. Or, participate from anywhere, live online via Zoom.

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Day of the Badger

Gifts made to the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's on March 28 and 29 will support scientists at the UW who are studying a range of factors that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease risk, including genetics, overall health, military status, socioeconomic status, gender and race. The online donation portal to make a gift will open at 10:12 a.m. CT on March 28 and close on March 29 at 5 p.m.