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...

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...

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

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?...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

People with dementia aren’t always able to communicate the fact they’re cold – or they may not even recognize it themselves. Here are...

“I learned so much so late,” said Martin “Marty” Schreiber, former governor and author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving...