New Friends pairs people who are living with memory impairment with UW students. All meetings are virtual this year.
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Gina Green-Harris appointed to chair Governor’s Health Equity Council
Gov. Evers appointed 33 to the council, charged with creating a comprehensive plan to achieve equitable health outcomes for all people in Wisconsin
Watch: UW researchers discuss ‘Ending Alzheimer’s’ on Wisconsin Medicine Livestream
The discussion about Alzheimer’s disease research at UW included WAI Director Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, who talked about the impact of underlying factors on Alzheimer’s disease and WAI’s commitment to improving brain health throughout Wisconsin.
Register today for the WAI Annual Update
This year, join us for a virtual event November 5 – 6. Healthcare professionals, register today!
Register now for Addressing Systemic Racism webinar
“Further Exploring Historical Trauma” is September 29 and features Dr. Patricia McManus
WRAP Info Sessions are here!
View videos from WRAP announcing news about new findings on aging, the gut microbiome, Alzheimer’s disease detection, and more.
Dementia Friends info session Nov. 16
This virtual session will be held via Microsoft Teams. All are welcome!
“DETERMINED” documentary is complete, will premiere in November
Documentary featuring WRAP participants and researchers will premiere in November.
More than 200 attend 3rd Addressing Systemic Racism event
The virtual series will be held monthly through 2020
Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network to meet Thursday, Sept. 3
The network offers resources and information about dementia to Wisconsin community members.