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. 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
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