Neighborhoods and Neurons: Study Finds Association between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Alzheimer’s Disease-related Brain Changes
A recent study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that people who lived in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods were about twice as likely to ha...
6 Aug 202024min
Exploring the Lessons Learned as a New Caregiver
After serving as the primary caregiver for his wife for 11 years, Dr. Arthur Kleinman shares the unexpected experiences, difficulties and lessons that he faced. His book, The Soul of Care: The Moral E...
16 Jul 202037min
Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative investigates genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Research data collected from participants around the world has grown our understanding of genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Guest Jessica Langbaum, PhD, is the co-director of the Alzheimer’s Preve...
2 Jul 202037min
Zip Codes Are More than a Number: Study Finds Link between Neighborhoods and Memory-related Brain Structures
A recent study showed that research participants in the most highly disadvantaged neighborhoods had smaller hippocampal areas compared to research participants in more advantaged neighborhoods. The st...
18 Jun 202021min
Caregiver Coping Skills and Communication Strategies for a Pandemic
COVID-19 Special Series The pandemic has placed a significant strain on the mental, social, and physical wellbeing of many caregivers, as well as individuals with cognitive decline. Our guest discusse...
3 Jun 202023min
Mindfulness: What Is It, What Are the Benefits, Where to Begin
COVID-19 Special Series Stress, fear, and anxiety are common responses to the uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the regular practice of mindfulness, the meditative process of bri...
28 Mai 202028min
Long Distance Caregiving and Connecting: How to Remain in Close Contact with Your Loved Ones while Following Physical Distancing Recommendations
COVID-19 Special Series As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic visiting and communicating with people living with memory loss, whether at home or in a care facility, has become more difficult. Our guest...
20 Mai 202026min
The Ins & Outs of Telemedicine: Quick Tips for Patients
COVID-19 Special Series The field of telemedicine offers a diverse range of medical support services through telecommunication. Under the global pandemic, many providers have moved to telemedicine to ...
13 Mai 202034min
