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Feb 27

Green Brain-Boosting Smoothie

Learn how these ingredients are beneficial to brain health following the recipe. Spinach Leafy greens are powerhouses of nutrition, and...

Dec 29, 2022

Seasonal Impacts On Individuals With Dementia

As days grow shorter and sunlight exposure becomes scarcer, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) becomes more common. Many people suffer...

Nov 3, 2022

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Support Month

Many individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia rely on in-home caregivers, with families being the primary source...

Aug 30, 2022

September is National Senior Center Month

Strengthening Community Connections Senior Centers provide access to information, opportunities, and support to improve the lives of...

Jul 1, 2022

Let's talk about caregiver anger.

Article originally published in Journey of Aging Caregiver anger: a topic almost as taboo as sex. We all experience it at some point in...

May 31, 2022

Thinking About Brain Health

OPINION The conditions in which we live, learn, work, and play profoundly affect our health. These conditions, referred to by scholars as...

May 20, 2022

Helping a Loved One With Dementia at Events and Family Gatherings.

Summer is here, and our calendars are filling up fast. Whether it's a holiday, a wedding, or graduation, a little extra planning can make...

Apr 25, 2022

Pet Care and Dementia

Pets can give people with dementia sentiments of unconditional love. But getting a new pet isn't a decision to be made lightly. Here we...

Apr 19, 2022

Air pollution and brain health

Air pollution has been a focus of several studies on cognitive impairment and dementia risk. There is evidence that tiny air pollution...

Apr 19, 2022

Grief and Dementia

What does it mean if you feel the symptoms of grief—such as denial, depression, anger, panic, and physical ailments—but no one has died?...

Apr 1, 2022

Dealing with frustration, anger, and guilt

More than 110,000 people ages 65 or older currently live with Alzheimer’s disease in Wisconsin. Many others live with early-onset...

Mar 4, 2022

Women's History Month

Is dementia a woman's issue? In short, yes. Women are more likely to get the disease and bear the burden of caring for a diagnosed loved...

Feb 14, 2022

Black Health & Wellness

By Barbara McKinney, ADAW Diversity Outreach Program Coordinator The 2022 Black History Month National theme is “Black Health and...

Feb 14, 2022

Black History Month 2022 Theme: Black Health & Wellness

Barbara McKinney, ADAW Diversity Outreach Program Coordinator How far have we really come? Black History Month is recognized in the...

Feb 7, 2022

Celebrating Valentine's Day when a Loved One has Dementia

For many, Valentine's Day is a joyous holiday to celebrate with the person you love. Flowers, chocolates, cards, and kisses are...

Feb 4, 2022

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller

#BlackHistoryMonth When African-born psychiatrist Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was studying the brains of persons with dementia in Dr. Alois...

Feb 4, 2022

Reflections on Black History Month

The Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW) would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the continued importance and...

Feb 1, 2022

Good Heart Health Equals Good Brain Health

When it comes to good lifestyle habits that help prevent heart disease, it’s common knowledge that eating a healthy diet, getting regular...

Jan 18, 2022

Participants needed for dementia caregiving research study

Researchers from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, recently received funding...

Jan 13, 2022

It's Financial Wellness Month

Learn about the decisions that should be made about your financial management in case of mental incapacity. It is imperative to plan...