Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

03/24/2026

People living with dementia and their care partners see different doctors and health care providers while getting a diagnosis, including social workers. In honor of , Jeni Synnes joins the podcast to explain social workers' role in a memory clinic and what people should know before and after a memory assessment. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/42b75

03/24/2026

Spring has arrived — and so has the latest edition of Headlines! Check out the new issue at go.wisc.edu/q57url.
What’s inside ⬇️
🧠 You’re Invited: Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch 2026
🥤 How ultra‑processed foods impact your overall health
🔬 UW–Madison researchers work to improve health worldwide
🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 12th Annual Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in High-Risk Populations
📢 UW–Madison experts to present at 2026 Alzheimer’s state conference
Plus more news, events and resources!

03/20/2026

Amy Kind, MD, PhD, is a leader in developing the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), which aims to better understand how people’s unique circumstances, including where they live and work, affect their health.

UW–Madison researchers are helping to improve your health, wherever you live.

03/12/2026

🌟 Join us on April 25 for the annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch! 🌟

🧠 Free and open to all, you're invited to a special event dedicated to brain health, wellness and awareness around Alzheimer’s disease — learn, connect and celebrate with us!
👉 Register now: adrc.wisc.edu/scf2026

Enjoy a complimentary brunch, connect with community members, explore a health & wellness fair, hear an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Susan Flowers Benton and experience a special performance by the Precious Memories Choir.

This annual celebration honors the legacy of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, a pioneer in Alzheimer’s research whose contributions continue to shape the field today.

03/10/2026

The IMPACT-AD program is focused on training the next generation of clinical trialists studying Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, bringing investigators from around the world together for a week of professional development and education. Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and Maria Carrillo join to explain what the program entails, discuss their mission and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/j4t67d

03/09/2026

Held May 19–20 in Wisconsin Dells, the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter State Conference will feature a keynote by Nathaniel Chin, MD, and several workshops led by experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Nathaniel Chin, MD, will present a keynote talk, and several experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will lead workshops at this year's Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference.

03/05/2026

Tomorrow, March 6! Join us for an interactive discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Chin and Dr. Beth Olson to learn what ultra-processed foods are and why people who eat less of these packaged foods tend to have better health outcomes. Free and open to all. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/unpacking-ultra-processed-foods to learn more.

02/25/2026

Stay informed, inspired and connected to the Wisconsin ADRC by reading the new edition of Headlines! 👉🏽 Check it out: mailchi.mp/medicine.wisc.edu/headlines-feb-march-2026
In this issue:
🧠 How the Healthy Living with MCI program is empowering participants across Wisconsin, and beyond
🧠 Register for our March 6 event: Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods
🧠 Can managing four key conditions help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s?
🧠 Meet the new WRAP study leader exploring gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease
…plus much more!

02/24/2026

🥪 Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the field of nutrition, but what are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and share a preview of her upcoming Healthy Living with MCI talk. 🍝 Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/89jnmz

02/20/2026

🛒 🤔 Join us two weeks from today, on March 6, as Dr. Beth Olson joins us to share expert insights on how packaged and ultra‑processed foods affect health, and how food choices can support brain health and overall well‑being. This interactive program is free and open to everyone. Join on Zoom or at a nearby host site! 🔗 Save your spot today, visit adrc.wisc.edu/unpacking-ultra-processed-foods.

02/14/2026

💖 🧠 Show your brain some love with a round of Brain Health Bingo — simple changes can go a long way toward overall health and wellness. Download and print the game card, review the instructions and have fun! Visit: go.wisc.edu/o8299w.

02/10/2026

What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join to discuss how adding resting heart rate improved the accuracy of the CAIDE score across most racial groups and what this could mean for earlier, more equitable identification of dementia risk. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x75jx6