Art Walaszek, MD, joined WORT-FM to discuss new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in advance of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Fall Community Conversation, held September 21, 2023. Walaszek chatted with host Jan Miyasaki about what new treatments are available, how to attend the annual fall event and how ageism impacts society’s views on aging.
The Fall Community Conversation is an annual, free community educational event hosted by the Wisconsin ADRC to offer news about cutting-edge research and provide information to help people improve brain health and live healthier lives. The theme for the 2023 event was “New Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s Disease.” The event included a panel discussion with University of Wisconsin faculty, including Shenikqua Bouges, MD, Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, and Jack Temple, PharmD, MS, CPEL.
“Public Conversation: New Treatment Options For Alzheimer’s,” was broadcast live on the 8 O’Clock Buzz on September 13, 2023. The broadcast was posted on WORT-FM’s website on September 15, 2023.