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Issue 2 | April 17, 2020

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The University of Wisconsin and COVID-19

Doctors and scientists around the world are focused on learning about the novel coronavirus called COVID-19 that has spread to more than 100 countries and been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Medical experts here in Wisconsin are no different, studying how it spreads, how to treat people who have it, and how to stop it. This week, doctors at UW Health treated the first COVID-19 patients with plasma from recovered donors (Wisconsin State Journal, April 14, 2020). And earlier this month, an international collaboration of virologists at UW–Madison began the development and testing of a unique vaccine against COVID-19 called CoroFlu (UW-Madison News, April 2, 2020).

Learn about these stories and more at COVID-19: UW on the Front Lines, a website from the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association that collects news and stories about the UW's involvement in research, treatment, and containment strategies related to COVID-19.

The belly-brain connection: The gut microbiome and Alzheimer's disease

Microbes live in and on everyone's body, and they play an important role in health. The Bendlin lab studies the role of gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease. Learn about this research and ways to increase microbiome diversity in your gut. Read more.

Exercise tips and resources for people staying close to home

We all need to stay active while we shelter-at-home during COVID-19. Staying active can help alleviate stress, lower blood pressure, and aid in the improvement of mood and a better night’s sleep. A growing body of research is showing the brain health benefits of physical activity as well. This article offers resources and inspiration for staying active at home. Read more.

"Dementia Matters" podcast introduces new COVID-19 series

Tune in to the COVID-19 special series on the "Dementia Matters" podcast to learn about tips and strategies to help get through the pandemic. Hosted by Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Listen on our website, or subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you're in Madison, tune in on the radio at 102.9 FM, WMUU-LP, Fridays at 4:00 p.m.

Caregiver links and resources

AARP has created several helpful articles for caregivers in the time of COVID-19. They've supplied specific tips on Steps for Caregivers Worried about Coronavirus Exposure, Keeping Caregiver Spirits High and Boosting Your Loved One's Morale during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute compiled a list of helpful resources for caregivers, including links to our community caregiver partners at the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin and the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter.

We want to leave you with some uplifting, good news. Watch a video of bald eagle fledglings from "CBS Sunday Morning." Read an article about Rolo the wiener dog who was so happy to have his family home in quarantine that he sprained his tail from excessive wagging. "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" maintains an archive of Inspiring America stories.