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Dementia Matters is a podcast about Alzheimer‘s disease and other causes of dementia. Creator and host Dr. Nathaniel Chin interviews leading scientists and caregiving experts to bring listeners the latest in Alzheimer’s disease news, research and caregiver resources. Brought to you by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, find show notes and more resources at adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters.
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Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
National Priorities for Dementia and Health Disparities Research
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Guest: Dr. Cerise Elliott, Senior Research Program Analyst at the National Institute on Aging
Dr. Cerise Elliott gives a look at the structure and function of the National Institutes of Health and its work relating to Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. She also emphasizes the importance of diversity in research and of recruitment and retention as Alzheimer’s disease-related research moves forward.

Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Is High in People with Down Syndrome
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
With the dramatic increase in life expectancy among people with Down syndrome over recent decades, it has been observed they develop Alzheimer’s disease at a much younger age and at a much higher incidence than the general population. Our guest, an expert on brain imaging and neurodegeneration, discusses the theories behind this relationship and the similarities and differences in how Alzheimer's disease progresses in the Down syndrome and general populations. Guest: Dr. Brad Christian, professor of medical physics and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin

Tuesday May 22, 2018
Identifying and Managing Dementia in the Hospital Setting
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Research in dementia care has traditionally examined community and nursing home settings, leaving a gap in research on care for dementia patients during hospital stays. After identifying a need for improvement in caring for hospital patients with dementia, our guest developed a new approach that helps hospital staff better recognize dementia and address it. Guest: Dr. Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi, PhD, RN, Researcher, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuesday May 08, 2018
A Look Inside a Brain with Alzheimer’s Disease
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Tuesday May 08, 2018
The only true way to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is through a brain autopsy after death, but advancements in neuroimaging are giving scientists a clearer picture of what’s happening in the brain while patients are still alive.
Guest: Samantha Allison, PhD, Researcher at the Wisconsin ADRC and WRAP study.

Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
The Potential for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Through a Blood Test
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018

Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
What It Takes to Become a Dementia Friendly Hospital
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, was recently recognized as the first Dementia Friendly VA hospital in the country. We hear from Dr. Mary Wyman and Margaret Flood on the importance of Dementia Friendly and what it takes to reach this designation. Guests: Dr. Mary Wyman, Clinical Psychologist, and Margaret Flood, Clinically Licensed Social Worker, VA Caregiver Support Coordinator

Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Tuesday Mar 27, 2018
Alzheimer's disease-related changes occur in the brain more than 15 years before a person experiences the memory and personality changes associated with the disease. By studying the disease in its earliest stages, scientists hope to find treatments that can prevent or delay the onset of dementia and memory loss. Guest: Sterling Johnson, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Professor of Geriatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Associate Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Principle Investigator of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP) Study

Tuesday Mar 13, 2018
Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults
Tuesday Mar 13, 2018
Tuesday Mar 13, 2018
As we age, swallowing foods and liquids can become harder to do. When someone has trouble swallowing, it is defined as dysphagia. Dr. Nicole Pulia discusses dysphagia and its signs, effects, treatments, and relation to Alzheimer’s disease. Guest: Nicole Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, patients and caregivers can turn to local agencies and associations for education and support. Dementia friendly communities represent an international movement to help businesses, the general public, and government agencies better recognize and support people living with dementia. Guest: Joy Schmidt, dementia care specialist, Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County

Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
New Study Looks at Fish Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention in Veterans
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Veterans are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease than the general population. A new clinical trial is looking at the effect prescription fish oil has on brain health in veterans and will determine whether the supplement could be used as an effective prevention treatment for the disease. Guest: Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, geriatrician, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, and investigator, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center