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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 1d

With so many clinical trials in progress across the country, it can be difficult for interested research participants to know where to start. Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4twd5d

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 6d

📢 ⏰ 🗣️ The 2025 Fall Community Conversation is one week from today! Free and open to all, join us on October 9 for an educational event that explores the connection between hearing loss and memory loss, and why it matters for your brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.

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Art Walaszek, MD @walaszek.medsky.social · 7d

We're just a week away from the @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social Fall Community Conversation!

Join us virtually or in person on 10/9 at 4:30 pm CT in Middleton, Wisconsin, to learn more about "Addressing Hearing Loss for Better Brain Health."

#medsky @kmueller123.bsky.social

www.adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025

Register today! 2025 Fall Community Conversation: Addressing Hearing Loss for Better Brain Health | Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

This annual educational event, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), is free and open to all. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between heari...

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 12d

📰 The September/October 2025 edition of "Headlines" is out now! Stay informed with the latest news and events from the Wisconsin ADRC. Read now at go.wisc.edu/6mt11d.

"Headlines: News from the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center"

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 13d

🧠👂🏽 “It’s a chance to learn something that could change the way you think about your hearing — and your mind.” — Dr. Art Walaszek
🔗 Join us on October 9 for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation. Free & open to all! Get details and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.

Promotional graphic for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation moderated by Dr. Art Walaszek, "Addressing Hearing Loss for Better Brain Health."

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 14d

Microplastics are a growing concern in the field of environmental health, and their impact on the brain is only beginning to be understood. Dr. Matthew Campen joins #DementiaMatters to share his research on how these tiny particles accumulate in the brain and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/s766ns

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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.

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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.
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#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 ...

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 22d

Kimberly Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP, a panelist at the 2025 Fall Community Conversation, appeared on WISC-TV to explain how untreated hearing loss can accelerate cognitive decline: go.wisc.edu/81lkr8

Exploring the link between hearing and brain health

Ahead of the 2025 Fall Community Conversation, Kimberly Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP, recently joined WISC-TV to discuss how untreated hearing loss may accelerate cognitive decline.

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 28d

How can someone with dementia or their loved one determine if they need support with decision-making? Dr. Victoria Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what capacity is, how it's evaluated, the signs that someone may need an assessment and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/uf323w

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · 29d

Dr. Nathaniel Chin will be a featured speaker on Sept. 10 for this year’s National Alzheimer’s Summit presented by UsAgainstAlzheimer's. Learn more and register for FREE today at AlzSummit.org.

Us Against Alzheimers | 2025 Summit

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s is renowned for its thought leadership and rich history of uniting people to discuss the challenges and groundbreaking advancements in the prevention, detection, and treatment of ...

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Aug 26

📰 The new edition of "Headlines" is out! Stay informed with the latest news and events from the Wisconsin ADRC. Read it now at go.wisc.edu/6ai7p7.

"Headlines: News from the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center" header with UW crest on a building with fall leaves in the foreground.

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Aug 26

How can meditative practices support those living with MCI? Sharon Lukert joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the benefits of mindfulness and other spiritual practices as someone living with MCI and more from her book, 'Until My Memory Fails Me.' Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/xqe54c

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Aug 13

Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is one of the most common causes of dementia in individuals under 60, yet it remains lesser known and misunderstood. Dr. Brad Boeve joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what FTLD is, the challenges of diagnosis and treatment and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/jz428g

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Aug 1

➡️ Join us September 12 as we break down how doctors use cognitive tests and brain scans to understand changes in memory. Online via Zoom and in person at various host sites across Wisconsin, the program is free and open to all. Learn more and register at go.wisc.edu/51ax6r.

Left side of graphic features a person undergoing cognitive testing, right side of graphic features brain scans.

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 31

#DementiaMatters is nominated for the 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards! Watch this message from Dr. Nathaniel Chin for more details, and go to www.podcastawards.com to vote for Dementia Matters now.

Vote for Dementia Matters in the 2025 Podcast Awards!

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 29

Technology is ubiquitous throughout modern life, but is it helping or harming our cognition? Dr. Jared Benge joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how digital technology use impacts the brain, ways it can be used to help individuals with cognitive impairment and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/5tfn32

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 22

📰 👀 Packed with news, events and insights, the July/August 2025 edition of “Headlines: News from the Wisconsin ADRC” is available now at go.wisc.edu/8356s6.

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 22

🧠 🌍 Today we’re celebrating World Brain Day 2025! This year’s theme is “Brain Health for All Ages.” Visit adrc.wisc.edu/prevention for evidence-based tips on how certain lifestyle changes can delay the onset or reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Prevention | Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Alzheimer’s disease affects people across economic, educational, social, racial, and gender lines. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but who and when it strikes is unpredictable...

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Wisconsin Update in Geriatric Medicine (WUGM) 2025 will take place from September 8 to 11 in Pewaukee, WI. Designed for clinicians working with older adults — MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, pharmacists, social workers and more. Learn more and register at wugm.wisc.edu.

Graphic image for the WUGM 2025 conference. The Wisconsin Update in Geriatric Medicine (WUGM) 2025 conference will be held September 8–11in Pewaukee, WI. The conference is designed for clinicians who work with older adults, including, but not limited to, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers and interprofessional trainees. All are welcome. Visit wugm.wisc.edu to learn more and register.

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 15

How is #Alzheimers impacting individuals and care partners in the United States? To find out, we dive into the @alzassociation.bsky.social 2025 Facts and Figures report. Dr. Heather Snyder joins #DementiaMatters to discuss key trends and findings from this year's report. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/n94zb4

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 3

At the 2025 TDP-43 Summit at @uwmadison.bsky.social, global experts united to tackle one of neurodegeneration’s biggest challenges: TDP-43 biomarkers. The future of precision diagnostics is being built — right here in Wisconsin.

Drs. Hartmuth Kolb, Sterling Johnson and Henrik Zetterberg

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jul 1

How much does it cost to live with dementia?
@uscagingcog.bsky.social's Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the U.S. Cost of Dementia Project and their 2025 report, as well as what their findings mean for individuals, care partners and public policy. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/eg85jx

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jun 18

Ahead of his Healthy Living with MCI presentation on June 20, Dr. Gordon Giles joins #DementiaMatters to discuss neurological rehabilitation and how building small, consistent habits can help individuals adapt to brain changes, as well as give a preview of his talk. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x5v4z9

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Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center @wisconsinadrc.bsky.social · Jun 12

📰 👀 There’s so much news to share! The June/July 2025 edition of “Headlines: News from the Wisconsin ADRC” is available now at go.wisc.edu/3vf1y8.

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