Claire Bitner

The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter featured Stephanie Houston, Senior Outreach Specialist at the WAI Regional Milwaukee Office, and the critical work she has been doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide support and advocacy for …

Congratulations! WAI Scientist receives Rising Star award by American College of Preventive Medicine.

Dr. Zuellsdorff coauthored a study finding African Americans experience a higher rate of stressful life events, which is associated with increasing the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in later life.

You likely recognize sportscaster Matt LePay’s voice as the announcer of UW Badgers basketball and football games for more than 25 years. LePay is also lending his voice to support Alzheimer’s disease research at UW.

UW’s Wisconsin Connect issued a special report about the impact of COVID-19 on the African American and Black Community. From the report: “Black people make up just 6 percent of the state population, but as …

Sixteen members of The Amazing Grace Chorus® met virtually to sing and socialize together.

Wisconsin Public Radio’s The Morning Show featured an interview with Art Walaszek, MD, about the study findings and the role behavioral health and positive lifestyle factors can play in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

In the best of times, caring for a loved one with dementia is hard. During isolation, it is even more difficult.

WAI’s e-newsletter Updates in Dementia Care launched in December. Read the spring issue here!