ADAW Fact Friday: During the holidays, routine is important for people with dementia

ADAW Fact Friday: During the holidays, routine is important for people with dementia

11/22/2019
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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ADAW Caregiver Tips, ADAW Fact Friday, Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Wisconsin, Brain Health, Dementia, Dementia Wisconsin, Research

Today’s #ADAWFactFriday concerns the holiday season. Travel and visits can add stress to families and to individuals who live with dementia. Maintaining a routine as much as possible can help reduce stress and anxiety. For more information, visit www.alzwisc.org or contact us:(888) 308-6251 or support@alzwisc.org

ADAW Fact Friday: What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

11/15/2019
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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ADAW Fact Friday, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Dementia, Research, Stages

Alzheimer’s, which accounts for 50- to 70-percent of dementia cases, was first identified in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer. He noted a link between “plaques” (dense deposits of the beta amyloid protein that can clump and prevent signals transfer and cell degradation) and “tangles” (fiber clumps of the “tau” protein […]

ADAW Fact Friday: Are dementia symptoms reversible?

11/08/2019
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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ADAW Fact Friday, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Dementia, Research

In addition to programming and support, we want to share information with you about Alzheimer’s and dementia—including research and facts. To that end, we’ll post an #ADAWFactFriday each week to update you on information and research about Alzheimer’s and dementia. We will debunk myths also. Find out more about Alzheimer’s […]

Thanks to the Ales for Alzheimer’s Team!

11/06/2019
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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ADAW Events, ADAW Fundraisers, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

We want to thank the Ales for Alzheimer’s committee and everyone who attended “Madison’s Largest Happy Hour” to support the ADAW. Our hearts are full. We are humbled and amazed at everyone’s generosity. Your generosity allows us to share resources with the Dane County community. All of the donations raised from Ales […]

Welcome to the new ADAW Website

11/01/2019
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
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ADAW In The News, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

New Look. Same Mission. The Alzheimer’s & Dementia of Wisconsin (ADAW) team is excited to announce our new website has gone live—just in time to celebrate National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. We redesigned the website to improve the look and the readability for our audience as we continue our mission to support individuals […]

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