Dementia Matters

By Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center

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Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer‘s disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer’s disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters.

Episode Date
New Study Examines the Effects of Food Insecurity on Dementia Risk
May 05, 2026
The Importance of Early Dementia Detection and Diagnosis
Apr 21, 2026
Unpacking the U.S. POINTER Study
Apr 15, 2026
Navigating Difficult Conversations about Driving and Dementia
Apr 07, 2026
The Role of Social Work in Dementia Care
Mar 24, 2026
Training for Clinical Trials with the IMPACT-AD Program
Mar 10, 2026
How Ultra‑Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health
Feb 24, 2026
On the Pulse: How Resting Heart Rate Improves a Dementia Risk Score’s Accuracy
Feb 10, 2026
Could Managing Four Common Health Conditions Slow Cognitive Decline from Alzheimer’s?
Jan 27, 2026
Taking Steps to Slow Decline: New Study Examines the Role of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Progression
Jan 15, 2026
Reflecting on 2025: The Impact of Gratitude on Brain Health
Dec 30, 2025
Talking TBI: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Cognitive Decline
Dec 17, 2025
How Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists Support Cognitive Health
Dec 02, 2025
Study Finds COVID-19 Can Cause Build-up of Alzheimer’s-Related Proteins in Eyes and Brain
Nov 18, 2025
Taking a Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Strategies from Teepa Snow
Nov 05, 2025
A Guide to Grief: Strategies for Navigating Loss and Dementia
Oct 22, 2025
Clarifying the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Landscape
Oct 07, 2025
Making Sense of Microplastics: New Research Looks at How Microplastics Build Up in the Brain and Body
Sep 24, 2025
Identifying and Addressing Changes in Decision-Making Ability with Capacity Testing
Sep 09, 2025
Mindfulness and Meditation Practices for Living with MCI
Aug 26, 2025
Under the FTLD Umbrella: A Deep Dive into Frontotemporal Dementia
Aug 13, 2025
Helpful or Harmful? New Study Looks at the Impact of Technology Use on Cognition
Jul 29, 2025
Facing the Facts: Looking at the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Annual Report
Jul 15, 2025
Paying the Price: The Cost of Dementia in 2025
Jul 01, 2025
Harnessing Habits: The Power of Routines on the Brain
Jun 17, 2025
Aging in Place: Addressing the Challenges of Living Alone with Dementia
Jun 04, 2025
Family Ties: How Family History Affects Alzheimer’s Risk
May 21, 2025
Explaining Dementia to Kids Through the Power of Children’s Books
May 07, 2025
Training the Next Generation: How the Research Education Component Supports Early Career Researchers
Apr 23, 2025
Talking about Tau: The Role of Tau PET Scans in Alzheimer’s Research and Care
Apr 08, 2025
Changing the Narrative: One Man’s Journey to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment
Mar 26, 2025
A Pathway to Wellness: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine on Brain Health
Mar 12, 2025
Putting a ‘Spotlight on Care’: Caregivers Help Other Caregivers Through Podcast Series
Feb 26, 2025
Shining Light on Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo’s House
Feb 11, 2025
What Now? Next Steps After Receiving an MCI Diagnosis
Jan 29, 2025
LATE, Explained
Jan 14, 2025
‘Tis the Season: Navigating the Holidays as a Dementia Caregiver
Dec 24, 2024
Could AI Identify Alzheimer’s Risk Factors from Electronic Health Records?
Dec 10, 2024
The Future of Fluid Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Nov 26, 2024
Support for the Supporters: Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Nov 12, 2024
Smartphone Screenings: Assessing Memory and Cognition using a Mobile App
Oct 22, 2024
Catch Some Zzz’s: The Cognitive Benefits of Quality Sleep
Oct 08, 2024
Taking a Closer Look at Cognitive Decline and Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
Sep 24, 2024
Defining and Addressing Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
Sep 10, 2024
Gut Feelings: The Links Between Gut Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Aug 28, 2024
Reviewing the Six Pillars of Brain Health
Aug 13, 2024
Predictive Personalities: How Personality Traits Influence Dementia Risk
Jul 23, 2024
Getting AHEAD of Alzheimer’s with Inclusive Clinical Trials
Jul 09, 2024
REVEALing APOE Results: Making Genetic Disclosures in Alzheimer’s Research
Jun 27, 2024
Advocating for All: The Impact of Community and Equity in Dementia Research
Jun 11, 2024
Be BOLD: Detecting Dementia Early Through Public Health Initiatives
May 29, 2024
Let’s Talk: Navigating Family Conversations About Dementia Through Shared Decision-Making
May 14, 2024
Making an IMPACT: Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials Through Workforce Development and Inclusivity
Apr 26, 2024
Living with Lewy Body: A Neurologist’s Journey Through Research and Dementia Care
Apr 11, 2024
The Fundamentals of Neuropsychology: Breaking Down Cognition, Memory and More
Mar 26, 2024
Long COVID and Its Effect on Cognition
Mar 12, 2024
Listen Up! The Connections Between Hearing Loss, Hearing Interventions and Cognitive Decline
Feb 28, 2024
From Caregiver to Research Participant: How One Woman’s Experience as a Dementia Caregiver Drew Her to Alzheimer’s Research
Feb 13, 2024
Looking at Lecanemab’s Eligibility Guidelines and Prescription Process
Jan 23, 2024
Do Non-Medicinal Interventions Reduce Dementia Risk? Studies are Inconclusive, Here’s Why
Jan 09, 2024
The Road to Hope: Philanthropy’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Research
Dec 26, 2023
Could Green Tea Hold the Key to New Alzheimer’s Treatments?
Dec 13, 2023
The Impact of Social Isolation on Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Nov 28, 2023
Memories and Milestones: Celebrating Six Years of ‘Dementia Matters’
Nov 14, 2023
Crosswords or Computers: Which is Better for Cognitive Engagement?
Oct 25, 2023
RAISE(ing) Support for Caregivers: State and National Resources for Family Care Partners
Oct 10, 2023
Mental Health and Memory: The Connections between Chronic Mental Illness and Dementia
Sep 19, 2023
Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Sep 05, 2023
A Fair Fight Against Alzheimer’s: The Need for Equity in Dementia Research and Care
Aug 23, 2023
Agitation and Alzheimer’s: Strategies for Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Aug 08, 2023
Promises to Practice: Creating Sustainable Community Partnerships to Support Alzheimer’s Research
Jul 26, 2023
Study Shows APOE Gene Affects Hispanic Populations’ Risk of Cognitive Decline Differently to Non-Hispanic Populations
Jul 12, 2023
Putting Lecanemab into Practice: A Clinician’s Perspective on the New Alzheimer’s Treatment
Jul 07, 2023
Deciding to Donate: Barriers and Benefits of Brain Donations for Diverse Populations
Jun 28, 2023
Lecanemab, Clinical Trials, and the Importance of Clinical Meaningfulness
Jun 14, 2023
Understanding the Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Alzheimer’s Research
Jun 01, 2023
Take Care of Your MIND: Reviewing the MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging
May 16, 2023
The National Strategy for Diversifying Alzheimer’s Research
May 02, 2023
The Future of Neuroscience: Early-Career Researchers Named ’One to Watch’ by the Alzheimer’s Association
Apr 25, 2023
Studies Look at Generational Differences and Associations between Cognition, Sensory Changes and Blood Biomarkers
Apr 20, 2023
Disclosing Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Results in Diverse Populations
Apr 04, 2023
Difficult but Beneficial Conversations about End-of-Life Care
Mar 21, 2023
Caregiving While Black: Dementia Care for Different Racial and Ethnic Groups
Mar 08, 2023
Our Evolving Understanding of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Feb 21, 2023
A Closer Look at the Lecanemab Clinical Trials
Feb 16, 2023
Therapeutic Fibbing: Mastering the Art of Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia
Feb 07, 2023
The Future of the Alzheimer’s Association: Interview with Dr. Joanne Pike and Harry Johns
Jan 24, 2023
Introducing Lecanemab, the Latest Alzheimer’s Disease Drug to Receive FDA Accelerated Approval
Jan 17, 2023
Healthy Habits for the New Year and Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
Jan 10, 2023
Bioenergetics: How Mitochondria Affects Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging
Dec 29, 2022
Looking Toward the Future: How Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Disclosures Impact Society
Dec 13, 2022
Mixed Dementia, Explained
Nov 29, 2022
The Case for Disclosing Biomarker Results to Alzheimer’s Research Participants
Nov 15, 2022
Promoting Open Science and Community Engagement with the National Institute on Aging
Nov 01, 2022
Moving into the Digital Era of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Oct 25, 2022
National Efforts to Standardize Brain Scan Data for More Accurate Alzheimer’s Risk Predictions
Oct 18, 2022
Protecting Participant Privacy and Making Predictions Using Alzheimer’s Data
Oct 11, 2022
The Future of Sharing and Accessing Alzheimer’s Disease Data
Oct 04, 2022
Introducing the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center
Sep 27, 2022
Study Shows APOE e4 Not Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in American Indian Populations
Sep 13, 2022
Improving Registries and Representation in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Aug 26, 2022
Highlights from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Aug 10, 2022
COVID-19 and Its Effects on the Brain
Jul 28, 2022
Apathy and Alzheimer’s Disease: Plenary Preview with Dr. Krista Lanctôt
Jul 26, 2022
Scientific Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Jul 19, 2022
Delirium and Dementia: Plenary Preview with Dr. Sharon Inouye
Jul 14, 2022
Non-Pharmacological Care for People with MCI and Dementia: Plenary Preview with Dr. Linda Lam
Jul 12, 2022
Opening Doors to Research Participants: Making Scientific Conferences Accessible to the Public
Jul 07, 2022
The World’s Largest Forum for Alzheimer’s Research: Introducing the AAIC 2022 Special Series
Jul 05, 2022
Study Shows Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Can Lead to Worse Care, Increase Death Rates
Jun 28, 2022
‘Finding the Right Words’: Author Interview with Cindy Weinstein and Bruce Miller
Jun 14, 2022
Alcohol and the Brain: One Drink a Day Associated with Brain Shrinkage
Jun 02, 2022
Women’s Health Month: Women and Alzheimer’s Disease
May 25, 2022
Disaggregating Racial Data: How Studying Ethnic Subgroups Can Improve Research
Apr 27, 2022
Incorporating Cultural Knowledge: Improving Alzheimer’s Disease Research for Veterans and Native Americans
Apr 12, 2022
Update on Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar 22, 2022
Harnessing the Power of Autophagy to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar 11, 2022
Go with the (4D) Flow: Neuroimaging Technology Used to Study Overlap of Cerebrovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s
Feb 22, 2022
Breaking Down Medicare’s Proposed Decision on Aducanumab and Monoclonal Antibody Treatments
Jan 29, 2022
Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease Enters Clinical Trial
Jan 20, 2022
‘American Dementia’: Author Interview with Dr. Daniel George and Dr. Peter Whitehouse
Jan 06, 2022
New Research Shifts Thinking on Metabolism and Aging
Dec 09, 2021
Aging Behind the Wheel: How Driving Behavior Can Identify Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
Nov 30, 2021
Global Challenges in Dementia Diagnosis: A Deep Dive into ADI’s World Alzheimer’s Report 2021
Nov 11, 2021
Accessibility and Community: Bringing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources to the Latinx Community
Oct 28, 2021
You Are What You Eat: Study of Diet and Brain Health Shows Cognitive Benefits from Cheese, Wine and Lamb
Oct 14, 2021
AARP Study Shows Stigma Surrounding Dementia among Healthcare Professionals and General Public
Sep 30, 2021
Caregivers, Care Partners and People with Dementia: Brainstorming New Interventions for Dementia Care
Sep 16, 2021
Tackling Stigma and Alzheimer’s Disease within the AAPI Community
Aug 31, 2021
Creative Care: The Power of Imagination in Dementia Caregiving
Aug 17, 2021
Better Now than Never: Quit Smoking to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Aug 03, 2021
Dentistry and Dementia: The Importance of Caring for Oral Health
Jul 20, 2021
Vote for Dementia Matters in the 2021 Podcast Awards!
Jul 17, 2021
From Studying to Living with Alzheimer‘s Disease: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Gibbs
Jul 06, 2021
How Close Are We to Curing Alzheimer’s Disease?
Jun 10, 2021
How to Shape Your Brain Health and Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
May 27, 2021
Study Finds Air Pollution a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
May 13, 2021
Managing Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 03, 2021
Being Patient Translates Alzheimer’s Disease Science for the General Public
Apr 19, 2021
How Society Can Improve Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Mar 31, 2021
The Healthcare System’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar 24, 2021
How Culture, Society and Politics Shaped Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Mar 17, 2021
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Mar 11, 2021
Research Suggests Financial Problems an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
Feb 24, 2021
The Powerful Benefits of Music on Memory Loss
Feb 11, 2021
Emergency Care Tips for People with Dementia
Jan 27, 2021
Safely Disclosing Amyloid Results with Alzheimer’s Disease Research Participants
Jan 06, 2021
Poetry and Memory: A Poem by Dr. Fabu Carter
Dec 25, 2020
Update on Blood Tests for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease
Dec 11, 2020
Vitamin Deficiency and Its Impact on Brain Health
Nov 19, 2020
Benefits of an Early Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Nov 05, 2020
Defining Mild Cognitive Impairment with Dr. Chin
Oct 22, 2020
Intermittent Fasting and Its Effects on the Brain
Oct 09, 2020
Research Update: Aerobic Exercise and Brain Health
Sep 17, 2020
Apps & Alzheimer’s: Supporting Informal Caregiving Through Mobile Technology
Sep 03, 2020
Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
Aug 21, 2020
Neighborhoods and Neurons: Study Finds Association between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Alzheimer’s Disease-related Brain Changes
Aug 06, 2020
Exploring the Lessons Learned as a New Caregiver
Jul 16, 2020
Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative investigates genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 02, 2020
Zip Codes Are More than a Number: Study Finds Link between Neighborhoods and Memory-related Brain Structures
Jun 18, 2020
Caregiver Coping Skills and Communication Strategies for a Pandemic
Jun 03, 2020
Mindfulness: What Is It, What Are the Benefits, Where to Begin
May 28, 2020
Long Distance Caregiving and Connecting: How to Remain in Close Contact with Your Loved Ones while Following Physical Distancing Recommendations
May 20, 2020
The Ins & Outs of Telemedicine: Quick Tips for Patients
May 13, 2020
Care & Support Services Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association
May 06, 2020
A Glimpse into the National Family Caregiver Support Program
Apr 29, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health During a Pandemic Part 2: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management & Coping
Apr 22, 2020
Maintaining Mental Health During a Pandemic Part 1: Consequences of Isolation & Tips to Prevent Them
Apr 17, 2020
Predicting Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Today and Tomorrow
Mar 06, 2020
DNA Is Not Your Destiny: Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Feb 18, 2020
Exercise Your Mind: Cognitively Stimulating Activities and Social Engagement
Feb 04, 2020
Bonus Episode: Current Research into Frontotemporal Dementia
Jan 28, 2020
Understanding and Managing Frontotemporal Dementia
Jan 22, 2020
It Takes Two to Tango: The Importance of Amyloid and Tau in Cognitive Decline
Jan 07, 2020
What We Have Learned from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study
Dec 10, 2019
Considerations for Caregivers in Indian Country
Nov 26, 2019
Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know and What to Expect
Nov 14, 2019
Palliative Care and Hospice Conversations for Dementia Patients, Families and Caregivers
Oct 22, 2019
Building the Brain: Finding the Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity
Oct 08, 2019
When Good Becomes Bad: Researching the Impact of Neuroinflammation
Sep 24, 2019
The Power of Disclosure: How Explaining Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Impacts Life Afterward
Sep 11, 2019
Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risk among Older Adults
Aug 27, 2019
The Evolving Definition of Alzheimer’s Disease
Aug 13, 2019
Telemedicine Reduces Emergency Room Visits for Dementia Patients
Jul 30, 2019
Safety Tips for the Aging Driver
Jul 16, 2019
A Guide to Developing Mind-Body Skills for Improved Brain Health and Wellness
Jul 02, 2019
Bank Supports Aging Customers with Dementia Friendly Training for Its Employees
Jun 18, 2019
Medication Management Tips for Seniors
Jun 04, 2019
Dementia Caregiver Turns Advocate for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
May 23, 2019
Battling Health Disparities in Aging Research and Care
May 07, 2019
Improving Care for an Aging Population through Innovative Nursing and Caregiver Programs
Apr 23, 2019
How to Live a Joyful Life after a Dementia Diagnosis
Apr 09, 2019
Where’s the Connection? The Role of Synapses in Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar 26, 2019
What Population Research Can Tell Us about Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Mar 12, 2019
How Brain Autopsies Are Helping Further Dementia Research
Feb 26, 2019
Understanding Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Feb 12, 2019
Identifying and Managing Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
Jan 29, 2019
The Science of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Jan 08, 2019
How Language and Conversation Can Help Detect Dementia
Dec 18, 2018
Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dec 04, 2018
SuperAgers: Who They Are and What They Can Tell Us about Alzheimer’s Disease
Nov 20, 2018
The Triumphs and Challenges of Being a Dementia Caretaker
Nov 06, 2018
Finding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia
Oct 23, 2018
Approaching Alzheimer’s Disease as a Preventable Condition
Oct 09, 2018
Finding Community Resources after a Dementia Diagnosis
Sep 25, 2018
New Approaches Yield Promise for Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials
Sep 11, 2018
Key to Alzheimer’s Disease Cure May Lie in Early Detection
Aug 28, 2018
The Science of Sleep and Brain Health
Aug 14, 2018
Caregiver Strategies and the Importance of Changing the Way We Think about Alzheimer’s
Jul 31, 2018
The Link Between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Health Outcomes
Jul 17, 2018
Delirium and Its Pertinence to Dementia
Jul 03, 2018
National Priorities for Dementia and Health Disparities Research
Jun 19, 2018
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Is High in People with Down Syndrome
Jun 05, 2018
Identifying and Managing Dementia in the Hospital Setting
May 22, 2018
A Look Inside a Brain with Alzheimer’s Disease
May 08, 2018
The Potential for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Through a Blood Test
Apr 24, 2018
What It Takes to Become a Dementia Friendly Hospital
Apr 10, 2018
How Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Are Used to Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Mar 27, 2018
Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults
Mar 13, 2018
Support After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Specialists and Dementia Friendly Communities
Feb 27, 2018
New Study Looks at Fish Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention in Veterans
Feb 13, 2018
Obtaining a Memory Assessment and the Role of a Neuropsychologist in Memory Care
Jan 30, 2018
Caregiver Strategies for Overcoming Communication and Behavior Changes Due to Dementia
Jan 16, 2018
Holiday Thank You
Jan 02, 2018
The Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Alzheimer’s Disease
Dec 19, 2017
Connecting the Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s Disease
Dec 05, 2017
The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Life
Nov 21, 2017
Early Diagnosis Key to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Nov 07, 2017
MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging
Oct 24, 2017
What Is the Wisconsin ADRC?
Oct 18, 2017
Connecting Lifetime Stress to Brain Health
Oct 10, 2017
Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
Oct 03, 2017
When Is It Time for Home Healthcare?
Oct 03, 2017
Impacts of Exercise on Brain Health
Oct 03, 2017
Welcome to Dementia Matters
Oct 03, 2017