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The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI) is committed to health equity and to improving the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and their families. Through research initiatives, statewide memory clinic development, education and public health programs, we identify and provide strategies to reduce dementia risk and offer access to effective care. Read more about us.

Education and Support

Enabling clinicians and healthcare trainees to improve the care of Wisconsin residents living with dementia.

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WRAP is 20!

We're celebrating 20 years of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP).

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Dementia Capable WI

Building new partnerships in dementia care by supporting memory care clinicians, caregivers and people living with dementia.

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News from WAI

Alzheimer’s prevention added to national HHS plan
Dr. Carlsson, chair of national advisory council, said prevention is important piece of the national strategy to address Alzheimer's disease.
December 29, 2021
Listen to the year’s top Dementia Matters episodes
Find a list of the top episodes of 2021
December 9, 2021
WRAP featured in statewide media coverage
Regional news outlets featured coverage of Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) on Tuesday, November 30
December 2, 2021
Celebrating 20 years of WRAP
November 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the first participant enrolled in Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP).
November 22, 2021
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