The National Institute of Health (NIH) recognizes February as American Heart Health month. Because there are crucial connections between having a healthy heart and a healthy brain, we’re sharing information from the NIH about preventing heart disease.
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Researchers identify strategy to create effective and engaging social media messages
A model for implementing impactful health messages during the Covid-19 pandemic was piloted by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers including Maria Mora Pinzon, MD,MS, Taren James, PhD, and Carey Gleason, PhD, in collaboration with community partners, such as the Latino Health Council of Dane County.
Strategies for caregiving during the holidays
Finding ways to celebrate beloved traditions and support a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia can be easier with additional planning or strategies.
UW–Madison Alzheimer’s program staff featured in Badger Talks series during month of November
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month.
UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s drops the puck on fundraising campaign with Badgers hockey teams, iHeart Media
Goals scored by the Wisconsin men’s and women’s hockey teams this year will not only help them win more games, but will also help raise money to support important Alzheimer’s research and treatment at the University of Wisconsin.
Brain scans begin for nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study
Research participants have begun volunteering for brain scans at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison for a national study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Research team provides training for UW medical students to provide culturally competent dementia care in Latino communities
The research team of Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM, is collaborating with a research team from the Milwaukee-based United Community Center (UCC) and dementia experts from UCC Latino Geriatric Center to develop a new educational curriculum for University of Wisconsin-Madison medical students.
Dr. Walaszek named associate dean for faculty affairs and development
Congratulations Dr. Walaszek!
The Amazing Grace Chorus invites new members to join
The Amazing Grace Chorus, a community program hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office, welcomes new members to join the new program.
Dr. Mora Pinzon helps create ACPM brain health toolkit for healthcare providers
This toolkit provides a guide with illustrative examples to assist preventive medicine physicians and related partners to educate patients on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, reduce risk factors related to dementia.