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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!

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.

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