Past Events
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Aug 12Langdon Club Chicago Annual SocialYou’re invited to this year’s Langdon Club Annual Social on Friday, August 12, in Chicago. Each ticket for admission includes access to a premium open bar, gourmet food stations and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, photo ops with the Heisman Trophy and the opportunity to mingle with Heisman Trophy winner, Ron Dayne, and “Voice of …
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Jun 10How is dementia impacting the Black community? An open discussion with special guest Gina Green-Harris, MBA
Ascension Living Alexian Village - 9301 N 76th St Milwaukee, WI 53223
The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter is hosting an open discussion with special guest Gina Green-Harris, MBA, director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. Join in a free listening session on dementia and the needs of the Black community. Event schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration and valet parking 8:30 a.m. Full breakfast 9:00-10:00 Speaker and …
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Jun 9Dr. Maria Mora Pinzon presents “Problemas de la memoria y mantenimiento del cerebro” on Badger Talks Live
Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube
This virtual Badger Talk presented by Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM, will explore what you should know about memory problems and some of the diseases that cause them, including Alzheimer’s Disease, and evidence on how to keep our brains healthy. This program will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. How to watch: This …
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Apr 28Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color
Online/Zoom
April 22, 25 and 28: The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office presents its 8th annual “Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color” event during Minority Health Month. Held virtually this year, presentations will inform on the impact of dementia on communities of color, advancements in Alzheimer’s disease research and navigating care in …
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Apr 25Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color
Online/Zoom
April 22, 25 and 28: The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office presents its 8th annual “Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color” event during Minority Health Month. Held virtually this year, presentations will inform on the impact of dementia on communities of color, advancements in Alzheimer’s disease research and navigating care in …
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Apr 22Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color
Online/Zoom
April 22, 25 and 28: The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office presents its 8th annual “Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in Communities of Color” event during Minority Health Month. Held virtually this year, presentations will inform on the impact of dementia on communities of color, advancements in Alzheimer’s disease research and navigating care in …
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Mar 25Healthy Living with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment): “How to Practice Self-Care During a Pandemic”Online/Zoom
Understand the fears and anxieties that are heightened during this time and get recommendations on ways to practice self-care. Participants will discuss and try different self-care activities. Presented by Art Walaszek, MD, geriatric psychiatrist, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and Nathaniel Chin, MD, medical director of the Healthy Living with MCI …
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Mar 23Mind Readers book club to discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot
Online/Zoom
You’re invited to join the Mind Readers book club for a live discussion via Zoom about the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Participation is free and everyone is welcome to join the conversation. About the book: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, a poor Black tobacco farmer whose cells — taken …
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Mar 10“Coffee and a Chat” series about brain healthCoffee and a Chat is a free, virtual event series hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. Sessions will cover topics including heart, gut and brain health. Join in from home – by computer or phone – and listen to health experts and ask questions. The winter session will be three programs held …
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Mar 8“Coffee and a Chat” series about brain health
Coffee and a Chat is a free, virtual event series hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. Sessions will cover topics including heart, gut and brain health. Join in from home – by computer or phone – and listen to health experts and ask questions. The winter session will be three programs held …