How is #Alzheimers impacting individuals and care partners in the United States? To find out, we can dive into the Alzheimer's Association's 2025 Facts and Figures report. Heather Snyder, PhD joins #DementiaMatters to discuss key trends and findings from this year's report. Listen 🎧

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.

🧠 🌍 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.

📰 👀 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.

For some students, summer is a time dive into research. 🔬🧠 Naureen and Mariam have been participating in research with the Wisconsin ADRC, trying to better understand causes and treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about their work: bit.ly/3H6QIke

Technology is ubiquitous throughout modern life, but is it helping or harming our cognition? Jared Benge, Ph.D., ABPP-CN 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 🎧

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

➡️ 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.

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

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

📰 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.

.Nathaniel Chin will be a featured speaker on Sept. 10 for the National Alzheimer’s Summit presented by UsAgainstAlzheimer's. Join caregivers, patients and changemakers as we turn stories into action and push for real change in Alzheimer’s care, research and policy. Register today at

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 🎧

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: Learn more at go.wisc.edu/81lkr8.

👂🏽🧠 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.

💜 World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 💜 Today we honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and celebrate progress made through science, care and community. At the Wisconsin ADRC, we’re proud to lead with knowledge, empathy and partnership, and grateful to move forward together.

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 🎧

🧠👂🏽 “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.

📰 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.