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.
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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.
WDRN offers dementia-friendly resources for COVID-19
The Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network hosted a teleconference Tuesday, April 21 for members titled “COVID-19 Wisconsin Update and Dementia Friendly Resources, Activities and Coping Techniques during Safe at Home.”
Listen now! Dementia Matters podcast discusses coping during COVID-19
Advice for caregivers, how to manage anxiety, and a look at the effects of isolation on people with cognitive impairment. Listen to Dr. Art Walaszek discuss mental health during a pandemic on the Dementia Matters podcast.
Dr. Mora Pinzon accepted to NIA’s Butler Williams Scholars
Congratulations, Dr. Mora Pinzon! Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Scientist Dr. Maria Mora Pinzon has been named a 2020 Butler-Williams Scholar by the National Institute of Aging (NIA).
Spring clinic network meeting to be held virtually May 16
Members of the Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network will convene virtually for this year’s annual spring meeting. The Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network meeting will be held Saturday, May 16, 2020 via WebEx. All network members are …
Welcome to our new web design!
WAI launched a new website design on March 19, 2020. We are glad to share an updated look for our web readers and to offer our web content in a more mobile friendly format. The …
Tamara LeCaire, MS, PhD, joins WAI
Welcome Dr. LeCaire!