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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · 1d

‼️FREE AND OPEN TO ALL‼️This Thursday, 10/9, the Fall Community Conversation will be taking place! Dr. Kimberly Mueller, among many other incredible panelists, will address the connection between hearing loss and memory loss, and why it matters for your brain health.🦻🏼🧠

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 20d

👂🏽 🧠 We invite you to join us on October 9 for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation, where we will explore the relationship between hearing and memory loss and why it matters for brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our PhD student, Madeline Hale's, recent publication! Click the link below to read more about her work, linking silent pauses in speech to amyloid and tau buildup in cognitively unimpaired adults. #Alzheimers #Earlydetection #Alzheimersresearch
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · 13d

🥳 Congratulations to our very own Alexis Thompson on receiving the Jack Kile scholarship! It is well deserved! 🥳
#audiology #hearingloss #audpeeps #hearing

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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 18d

💜 This #WorldAlzheimersDay brings new hope: a simple movement test can help doctors distinguish Alzheimer’s from psychiatric conditions in adults 50–70 with 87% accuracy. A step toward earlier, clearer answers for families.

Read here: spr.ly/6000AGWNm

A light blue background with the text "World Alzheimer's Day September 21st 2025" in blue font. Below the text, it says, "Today is a global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and other dementia". A purple ribbon is placed on the lower right side.

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · 22d

CCANDL in the news!!📰‼️Check out this post about our study, AD-OTC, exploring the efficacy of an over-the-counter hearing aid treatment for adults with cognitive decline in collaboration with Northwestern University.
www.channel3000.com/news/uw-madi...

#Alzheimers #ADRD #hearingaids #ADRDsky

UW-Madison, Northwestern collaborative study explores benefits of hearing aids on cognitive function

MADISON, Wis. -- An associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is leading a clinical trial on whether over-the-counter hearing aids are actually beneficial to listeners with changings ...

www.channel3000.com

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 26d

You can Do What You Love to End ALZ, too, whatever your passion may be! Learn more and create your own fundraiser: alz.org/dowhatyoulove.

Do What You Love to End ALZ™ | Alzheimer’s Association®

Whatever it is you love to do, do it to raise funds to end Alzheimer’s. Select an activity and start your fundraiser today.

alz.org

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Sep 2

New publication alert!! First author paper from CCANDL post doc, Dr. Deling He is out now! Click the link below to read more about her work, using an acoustic-based method to examine pauses in connected speech related to Alzheimer's. #Alzheimer's #ADRD #ADRDsky #speech
doi.org/10.1002/alz....

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 19

🔔‼️CCANDL is currently recruiting students for both hourly paid and for credit work! Read more about these positions on our website: ccandl.csd.wisc.edu/student-oppo...

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 14

Check out this paper by Studer and Cody, "Lifestyle, genetic risk, plasma pTau217, and incident cognitive impairment in the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP)."
doi.org/10.1002/alz....

#Alzheimers #ADRD #geronsky #ADRDsky

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Alzheimer's & Dementia Journals @alzdemjournals.bsky.social · May 22

Research in #BSEA highlights infrastructure and strategies to increase representation of Black/AA individuals at risk of ADRD. Key strategies include culturally respectful programs and building partnerships embedded in communities #AlzResearch

alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 11

Last month CCANDL presented at #AAIC25
Madeline, Deling, & Dr. Mueller presented posters on their recent projects. Deling gave a talk about TBIs and their relation to AD risk factors. They had an amazing time connecting with other #ADRD researchers and look forward to next year!

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 11

Check out this news article on CCANL post-doc Deling and lab alum Olivia about TBI's effect on individuals with pre-clinical Alzheimer's! www.healio.com/news/neurolo...
#TBI #ADRD #alzheimers #dementia

TBI linked to long-term cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease

A history of traumatic brain injury was linked to long-term cognitive decline involving speech functions, specifically where the presence of amyloid-beta was detected as opposed to other biomarkers in...

www.healio.com

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 7

New publication from Dr. Mueller!! Click below to read more about the first prospective study focuses on direct observation and documentation of lucid episodes in individuals with advanced dementia. #dementia #dementiaresearch #DementiaCare

doi.org/10.1093/gero...

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Check out Dr. Mueller's publication with the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) on using telephone-based cognitive assessments to reduce barriers for research participants and improve continuity in longitudinal studies! alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · Jul 31

New research results reported this week at #AAIC25 advanced scientific understanding of risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. bit.ly/4l4rzVi

Alzheimer's Research Advances at AAIC 2025 | alz.org

New research results reported at AAIC 2025 are advancing what we know about risk, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 28

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Madeline Hale's (CCANDL PhD student) poster on Monday, 7/28 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #amyloid #tau #PETScan #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Madeline Hale's (CCANDL PhD student) poster on Monday, 7/28 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #amyloid #tau #PETScan #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 27

‼️ #AAIC25! Make sure to stop at Dr. Deling He's poster that looks at plasma p-Tau 217 elevation and proper name delayed recall TODAY! ‼️ #dementia #Alzheimers #tau #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ #plasma #ptau217 #delayedrecall

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Deling He's (CCANDL post-doc) poster this Sunday, 7/27 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #tau #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 27

‼️#AAIC25 make sure to stop by Dr. Kimberly Mueller’s poster that looks at OTC hearing aids in cognitive decline TODAY ‼️#dementia #MCI #Alzheimers #hearingaids #slp #audiology #audpeeps #cognition #ADRD #ENDALZ

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 26

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Check out CCANDL leader Dr. Kimberly Mueller’s poster tomorrow, Sunday 7/27 from 7:30am-4:15pm! See below for more details! #dementia #MCI #Alzheimers #hearingaids #slp #Audiology #Audpeeps #Cognition #ADRD #ENDALZ‼️🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 26

Are you at #AAIC2025? Don't miss out on seeing CCANDL PhD student Madeline's poster today at the pre-conference! #Alzheimers #demenita #ADRD #ENDALZ #ENDALZ 💜🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Madeline Hale's (CCANDL PhD student) poster at the pre-conference this Saturday 7/26 and again on Tuesday, 7/29 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #slp #dementia #Alzheimers #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 26

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Check out CCANDL leader Dr. Kimberly Mueller’s poster tomorrow, Sunday 7/27 from 7:30am-4:15pm! See below for more details! #dementia #MCI #Alzheimers #hearingaids #slp #Audiology #Audpeeps #Cognition #ADRD #ENDALZ‼️🧠💜

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Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · Jun 25

Pre-print! Proper name recall and early Alzheimer's pathology:
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1... @kmueller123.bsky.social @ccandl.bsky.social 🧠🧪

Proper Name Recall as an Early Indicator of Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Background Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is crucial; however, standard neuropsychological tests often lack sensitivity. Process scores, such as proper name (PN) recall from Logical Memor...

www.medrxiv.org

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Davide Bruno @davidebrunophd.bsky.social · Jul 14

Great notes, Adam!
If anyone wants to catch our poster on story recall, it'll be on Monday, number 531 @ccandl.bsky.social

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Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Deling He's (CCANDL post-doc) oral presentation this Tuesday, 7/29 from 9:00am-10:30am! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #TBI #braininjury #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Deling He's (CCANDL post-doc) poster this Sunday, 7/27 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #tau #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜

Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Lab @ccandl.bsky.social · Jul 25

‼️ Hey #AAIC25! Make sure to check out Madeline Hale's (CCANDL PhD student) poster on Monday, 7/28 from 7:30am-4:30pm! See below for more details! #dementia #Alzheimers #amyloid #tau #PETScan #Neurology #Neuroscience #ADRD #ENDALZ ‼️🧠💜