Wisconsin ADRC

The latest Household Food Security report estimated that 13.7% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2024. This lack of access to a nutritious diet can significantly affect health, so how does it impact dementia risk? Dr. Heejin Lee joins #DementiaMatters to share what food insecurity means, what her study found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/35f855

Summer is a chance to get out of the library and into the real world 📖➡️🌍 See how Badgers are using their summer internships and academic programs to have an impact at home and around the world: bit.ly/4tE5fHr @IAPstudyabroad @WisconsinADRC @promega

Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses some key reasons for this trend and shares an exciting announcement on this week's episode of #DementiaMatters. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4a6284

Deling He, CCANDL’s postdoc, presented her poster on automated analysis of a mobile speech task for early cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s risk group at the UW-Madison ADRD Research Day, and she was awarded the Best Fellow, Post Doc, or Research Scientist Poster!🎉🧠

We had a great time attending yesterday's @WisconsinADRC ADRD Research Day as a Team! Congratulations to Leah Staruck for winning the Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award! 🥳

The U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle interventions impact cognitive decline. Dr. Laura Baker joins #DementiaMatters for a special bonus episode to share how the trial started, what it found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/vwm4z2

🚗 Driving can be a sensitive topic as a person gets older, especially if they are living with dementia. Dr. KJ Hansmann joins #DementiaMatters to share strategies for discussing concerns about a loved one’s driving habits while respecting their autonomy. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/jp73df

People living with dementia see different doctors and health care providers while getting a diagnosis, including social workers. In honor of #SocialWorkMonth, 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/42b75n

Are you a researcher interested in getting involved in Alzheimer’s clinical trials? The @impact_ad training program might be for you! Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and @DrMariaALZ join #DementiaMatters to explain what the program entails, their mission and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/j4t67d

🥪 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 #DementiaMatters 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

Reminder: The Wisconsin ADRC Developmental Project Award LOI deadline is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Review the application details and timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-….

What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join #DementiaMatters 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

Request for proposals: The Developmental Project Award offers up to $120K to support feasibility studies on ADRD research. Letters of intent deadline: Feb 27, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. CT. Review application details/timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-….

Oftentimes Alzheimer’s isn’t the only health condition a person faces, so could treating these other concerns help slow cognitive decline? Dr. Barb Bendlin joins #DementiaMatters to discuss a recent study on how treating four common health conditions could slow Alzheimer’s progression. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/8bu2wf

What began as a resource for Wisconsinites is now reaching people across the country and around the world. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/hlwmci-program… to learn more and join us for the first installment of the 2026 Healthy Living with MCI educational series on March 6.

🧠🚶‍♀️ Does the “10,000 steps” rule matter for brain health? A new study examined how daily steps relate to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose from @uwsmph join #DementiaMatters to break down what the research shows. Listen at go.wisc.edu/qvz2v4.

As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on what we're grateful for. In the final #DementiaMatters episode of 2025, Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses the importance of gratitude for brain health and shares what he’s grateful for. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/havf2c