Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

September 18, 2026

Memorial Union – Great Hall, Madison, WI

Conference Agenda

• Update on Biofluid-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease – Henrik Zetterberg, MD, PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Detecting and Managing Delirium in Persons with Dementia: Integrating Technology and Human Intelligence – Donna Fick, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, FAAN, Penn State
• Contributions of Intergenerational Research to Understanding Mechanisms of Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Aging – Jennifer J. Manly, PhD, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
• Neuroimaging Techniques to Identify Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia – Laura Eisenmenger, MD, University of Wisconsin – Madison
• The State Alzheimer’s Research Support Center – Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD, University of Minnesota
• Healthy Cognitive Aging and Lifestyle Intervention – Jessica Caldwell, PhD, ABPP, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Celebrating 24 years!

WAI’s 24th Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is an opportunity to hear updates on new therapeutics and research, build clinical skills, earn continuing education credits and find resources and support for providing quality dementia care.  Full registration, event details and continuing education accreditation information are posted on the Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) website.

The annual, in-person event provides health care professionals with updates in best practices in memory and dementia care. The WAI Annual Update is designed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capability of healthcare providers who care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The conference features six research-based presentations that showcase innovative best practices and evolving research efforts.

Who should attend? Primary care physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, occupational and speech therapists, researchers, case managers and other healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat or manage persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in diverse populations.

The WAI Annual Update is provided by:

Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center (GWEP)

University of Wisconsin‒Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)

If you would like to be added to an email list to receive event reminders, please contact wai@medicine.wisc.edu.