Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Celebration and Ecumenical Candlelight Evening of Remembrance
Dr. Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, professor of Health Policy and Management in the Gillings School of Global Health at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a renowned Alzheimer's disease researcher, will present the keynote address at the 11th Annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Celebration. This free virtual event will take place on Saturday, October 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The celebration will also feature A Virtual Candlelit Evening of Remembrance: In Honor & Memory of Loved Ones on Friday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
The event is named after Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the first African American psychiatrist and a pioneer in Alzheimer’s disease research. It is held to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the African American community and provide education and resources to encourage a brain healthy lifestyle.
Hosted by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, the event is free and open to all. Register
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'Healthy Living with MCI: Exercise Your Way to Better Brain Health'
Join Max Gaitán, MEd, Sarah Lose, MS, and Nathaniel Chin, MD, to learn about the benefits of exercise in healthy brain aging. The presenters will discuss physical activity’s role in cognition and brain changes, suggest various ways to get moving, and lead a short activity. The class will take place on September 17, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participation is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Register
Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a quarterly support and education series for patients and families. This class is co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter.
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UW–Madison researchers receive NIA funding to study gut health in relation to Alzheimer's disease
The age-related processes that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease development remain largely unknown, but a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers believes the composition of an individual’s gut microbiome may contribute to brain changes that lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Barbara Bendlin, PhD, Federico Rey, PhD, and Tyler Ulland, PhD, recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support their project, “Gut barrier function in Alzheimer’s disease.” Learn more
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'Tackling Stigma and Alzheimer's Disease within the AAPI Community'
Vince Tien and Dung Trinh, MD, joined Dementia Matters to discuss the many ways Alzheimer’s disease affects the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community. Tien and Dr. Trinh describe barriers and stigma that discourage the AAPI community from seeking help for dementia, and the ways that we can dismantle those barriers. Listen to the podcast
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Successful drive thru event with free resources and vaccine clinic
Almost 250 people attended a drive-thru resource fair in Madison's Penn Park in July that featured over 15 organizations with info on healthy aging, a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic and catered meals. Former UW football star and NFL running back Montee Ball attended the event, greeting participants and encouraging them to consider a vaccine. The event was co-sponsored by UW Health and Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) with an aim to improve vaccination rates in Dane County for African Americans. Learn more
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Celebrating 20 years of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP)
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WRAP is 20! As part of our year-long anniversary celebration, we are sharing research updates presented during the study's 2020 Virtual Info Sessions. In this month’s video, Gina Green-Harris, MBA, provides a look into underrepresented groups in research and shares steps the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute is taking to address health disparities and increase African American participation in research.
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Join virtual and in-person events
 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Walk Dane County
September 18, 7:30 a.m.
Recognize people impacted by dementia and raise funds for the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW) programs and services.
Nature Hike
September 19, 1 p.m.
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology and ecological practices at the UW–Madison Arboretum.
Culture and Equity in Dementia Care
September 21 and 28, 6 p.m.
Explore dementia issues from the perspective of Wisconsin’s Latinx community in this free virtual series.
Mind Readers Book Club
September 22, 6 p.m.
Michelle Braun, PhD, discusses her book, High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's.
SAILing into the Future - Aging 101: What is Normal and How Do I Proact to It
September 27, 10:30 a.m.
Workshop facilitator Alexis Eastman, MD, will help you understand the concept of homeostenosis and how it manifests in life, as well as 10 things you should know about normal aging.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
October 3, 8:30 a.m.
Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter for this annual event.
Determined: Community screening and talkback
October 5, 9 a.m.
Free in-person event at the Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. Registration is required.
Badger Talks Live: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, What is the Difference?
October 5, 6 p.m.
Free in-person event hosted by the Eager Free Public Library in Evansville, WI.
Memorable Friends Livestream
October 20, 7 p.m.
Experts from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will discuss research, health equity and patient care at UW–Madison.
The Aging Brain: Developing Well-Being for Your Future
Faculty and scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Center for Healthy Minds discuss the latest science to promote greater health and well-being as we age.
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