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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
Caring for a pet as a person with 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
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
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
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
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
Black Health & Wellness
By Barbara McKinney, ADAW Diversity Outreach Program Coordinator The 2022 Black History Month National theme is “Black Health and...

- Feb 14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

- Dec 13, 2021
12 Days of Holiday Caregiving
For most of us, the holidays can be a joyful time. But for many caregivers, the holidays also bring added stress. An already busy care...

- Dec 1, 2021
7 Ways to Support a Person with Dementia in Cold Weather
People with dementia aren’t always able to communicate the fact they’re cold – or they may not even recognize it themselves. Here are...

- Jun 25, 2021
Marty Schreiber Speaks to Support Group
“I learned so much so late,” said Martin “Marty” Schreiber, former governor and author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving...