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Matt LePay is a voice for Alzheimer’s research

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.

COVID-19 and the Black Community

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 of mid-April accounted for close to 40 percent of the state’s death toll. In Milwaukee County, where Black people make …

Together, but apart: Amazing Grace Chorus meets virtually

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

The power of positive thinking: Art Walaszek, MD, interviewed on WPR

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.

WAI offers Dementia Caregivers Isolation Toolkit

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

Read latest news for memory care clinicians

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

WAI leadership members recognized in Quarterly magazine

WAI Leadership team members Cynthia Carlsson and Gina Green-Harris were recognized in the spring edition of Quarterly, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Watch now: Coronavirus and effects on African Americans, Gina Green-Harris interview on WTMJ

Gina Green Harris, Director of Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office, spoke to WTMJ about the devastating toll African Americans face from coronavirus.

Research updates, support, and resources shared at Memory Clinic Network spring meeting

WAI convened members of the Dementia Diagnostic Memory Clinic Network in a virtual meeting on the morning of Saturday, May 16.

Documentary featuring WRAP participants chosen for Los Angeles film festival

"Determined" follows three participants from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) and includes interviews with scientists from UW-Madison Alzheimer’s disease research programs. Therese Barry-Tanner, creator and producer of this film, is a WRAP participant.