From Caregiver to Research Participant: How One Woman’s Experience as a Dementia Caregiver Drew Her to Alzheimer’s Research
Caring for a loved one with cognitive decline can be challenging. While it is a labor of love, burnout is all but inevitable. In this episode kicking off our Voices of Research Participants series wit...
13 Feb 202435min
Looking at Lecanemab’s Eligibility Guidelines and Prescription Process
In the past few years, new therapies shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in people in the early stages of the disease have been making their way through the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...
23 Jan 202435min
Do Non-Medicinal Interventions Reduce Dementia Risk? Studies are Inconclusive, Here’s Why
In 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a report showing promising but inconclusive evidence suggesting that interventions like cognitive training, blood press...
9 Jan 202434min
The Road to Hope: Philanthropy’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Research
In this year-end episode of Dementia Matters, we explore the vital role of philanthropy in advancing Alzheimer's disease research and care. Mr. Dave Adam serves on the board of visitors for the UW Ini...
26 Des 202324min
Could Green Tea Hold the Key to New Alzheimer’s Treatments?
Dr. Paul Seidler joins the podcast to discuss his recent study looking at the connection between molecules in green tea and tau proteins. He also discusses the impact those molecules have on preventin...
13 Des 202321min
The Impact of Social Isolation on Dementia Risk in Older Adults
In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. With this widespread issue af...
28 Nov 202324min
Memories and Milestones: Celebrating Six Years of ‘Dementia Matters’
Six years following the start of Dementia Matters in October 2017, the podcast team turns the tables on our host, Dr. Nathaniel Chin. Producers Amy Lambright Murphy and Caoilfhinn Rauwerdink talk with...
14 Nov 202322min
Crosswords or Computers: Which is Better for Cognitive Engagement?
Cognitive engagement is vital to keeping your brain healthy since it can slow shrinkage and induce neuroplasticity. While modern technology offers many new tools and games to keep your brain active, a...
25 Okt 202326min
