DNA Is Not Your Destiny: Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
This episode explores genetic risk factors for early- and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Host Nathaniel Chin and guest Corinne Engelman discuss the research looking into genetic risk for Alzheimer’s ...
18 Feb 202016min
Exercise Your Mind: Cognitively Stimulating Activities and Social Engagement
Our guest, Dr. Kimberly Mueller, joins us to discuss cognitively stimulating activities and the impact of social engagement on brain health. Guest: Kimberly Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor,...
4 Feb 202021min
Bonus Episode: Current Research into Frontotemporal Dementia
In this bonus episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Howie Rosen on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). On last week’s episode, Dr. Rosen spoke on the genetic risk factors, trajectories and family ...
28 Jan 202014min
Understanding and Managing Frontotemporal Dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia caused by degeneration in the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain. Our guest discusses the symptoms, risk factors, prevalence, and course of the...
22 Jan 202028min
It Takes Two to Tango: The Importance of Amyloid and Tau in Cognitive Decline
Our guests, Dr. Rebecca Koscik and Dr. Tobey Betthauser, are researchers investigating the trajectory of amyloid and tau proteins over time and the significance of amyloid chronicity. Koscik and Betth...
7 Jan 202025min
What We Have Learned from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study
Our guest is Dr. Sterling Johnson, associate director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and principal investigator of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) study ...
10 Dec 201922min
Considerations for Caregivers in Indian Country
Dr. J. Neil Henderson is an expert on diabetes and dementia, as well as creating culturally specific caregiver training programs for people who care for American Indian elders. Dr. Henderson, who is O...
26 Nov 201916min
Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know and What to Expect
People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65 are said to have early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. While this diagnosis is rare, the condition is very serious for the patient and their l...
14 Nov 201924min
