Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

12/23/2025

In 2025, 'Dementia Matters' posted 25 episodes with 30 experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. With topics ranging from caregiving strategies to the latest research findings, what episodes were most popular amongst listeners? 🎧🧠 Reflect on the past year in Alzheimer's research and learn what the top 5 podcast episodes of the year were on our website.

In 2025, Dementia Matters featured more than 25 guests who discussed over 20 topics spanning caregiving strategies and the current research landscape. What episodes were the most popular of the year?

12/22/2025

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America compiled a list of five holiday “Dos and Don’ts” to help dementia care partners:
Don’t: Overdecorate
Do: Remove hazards and dangerous decorations
Do: Adapt past favorite traditions or create new ones
Do: Prepare a quiet, calm space before a holiday gathering
Don’t: Refuse help
Learn more at alzfdn.org/five-holiday-dos-and-donts-for-families-caring-for-loved-ones-with-dementia.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season December 15, 2025— With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five […]

12/20/2025

❄️ The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially those with dementia and their care partners. Dr. Alexis Eastman shares strategies for managing the potential stress of holiday traveling and gatherings, important safety considerations and more on the Dementia Matters podcast.

Source:https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-gakyy-17810cdThe holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially those with dementia and their care partners....

12/18/2025

🧀 Could high-fat cheese be good for your brain? 🧠 Dr. Cynthia Carlsson weighs in on a new study that found an association between a moderate intake of high-fat cheese and cream and a lowered risk of dementia.

Research counters the prevailing wisdom that all saturated fat is harmful by finding that moderate amounts of cheddar and other cheeses could boost brain health.

12/17/2025

🧠 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect roughly 1 in 8 older adults in the United States, impacting both short-term and long-term brain function. Dr. Deling He joins to discuss what TBIs are and the connections between TBI, speech pathology and cognition. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/481khw

12/15/2025

Dr. Jessica Caldwell examines factors that contribute to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s in women and shares what they can do to protect their brain health.

Explore why Alzheimer’s is more common in women. Discover the role of biology, hormones, inflammation, and lifestyle factors in enhancing brain health and prevention.

12/11/2025

Tomorrow, Dec. 12 — Join us for Partnering with Your Healthcare Team, the final session of the 2025 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Education Series. ✅ 🔗 Register today at adrc.wisc.edu/Dec2025hlwmci. Online via Zoom and at various host sites across Wisconsin.

12/05/2025

Join us on Dec. 12 for Partnering with Your Healthcare Team, the final session of the 2025 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Education Series.
✅ Register today. Online via Zoom from and at various host sites across Wisconsin.
👉 adrc.wisc.edu/Dec2025hlwmci
A geriatrician, a speech language pathologist and an occupational therapist will share
how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks.

Join us for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks. Free and open to all.

12/03/2025

The latest edition of Headlines is here, packed with event updates, resources and research highlights. 👉 Read: go.wisc.edu/51rhw3
Inside this edition:
✨ Coming up Dec. 12: Partnering with Your Healthcare Team (final session of the 2025 Healthy Living with MCI Series)
🎄 Tips for navigating the holidays with Alzheimer’s
🧠 Study links COVID-19 to Alzheimer’s-related protein build-up in eyes and brain
🧪 WRAP data helps validate Alzheimer’s blood test
📚 WRAP Info Sessions recap
🏆 Goals for a Cure: When we speak together, we change the game

12/02/2025

When memory or communication changes begin, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. Sarah Gunderson, an occupational therapist, and Kari Esser, a speech-language pathologist, join to share how their specialties support those living with dementia and their care partners. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/q52x85

Interested in learning more? Tune in for the final Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) educational program of 2025, featuring Sarah Gunderson and Kari Esser, on December 12. Learn more and register to attend virtually or at one of eight in person locations across Wisconsin at adrc.wisc.edu/mci.

11/27/2025

✨ Amid the hustle and bustle and holiday cheer, seasonal celebrations can pose unique stressors and demands for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, as well as their caregivers. Review tips and find helpful resources to manage holiday stress on our website. ✨

Amid the hustle and bustle and holiday cheer, year-end seasonal celebrations can pose unique stressors and demands for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, as well as their caregivers. Review the list of resources to help navigate the holidays.

11/24/2025

🗓️ Join us on December 12 for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their support networks. Free and open to all.

➡️ To register to participate live online via Zoom and at various community host sites across Wisconsin, visit adrc.wisc.edu/Dec2025hlwmci.

Join us for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks. The program will end with a Q&A sessio...