Dementia Matters
Episodes
National Priorities for Dementia and Health Disparities Research
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dr. Cerise Elliott, Senior Research Program Analyst at the National Institute on Aging Dr. Cerise Elliott gives a look at the structure and fun...
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Is High in People with Down Syndrome
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the dramatic increase in life expectancy among people with Down syndrome over recent decades, it has been observed they develop Alzheimer’s dis...
Identifying and Managing Dementia in the Hospital Setting
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research in dementia care has traditionally examined community and nursing home settings, leaving a gap in research on care for dementia patients duri...
A Look Inside a Brain with Alzheimer’s Disease
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Potential for Predicting Alzheimer’s Disease Through a Blood Test
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Howard Federoff, a ground-breaking researcher of brain disorders, discusses his research relating to predicting Alzheimer’s disease through a b...
What It Takes to Become a Dementia Friendly Hospital
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, was recently recognized as the first Dementia Friendly VA hospital in the ...
How Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Are Used to Detect Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alzheimer's disease-related changes occur in the brain more than 15 years before a person experiences the memory and personality changes associated wi...
Identification and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders in Older Adults
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 dis...
Support After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Specialists and Dementia Friendly Communities
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, patients and caregivers can turn to local agencies and associations for education and su...
New Study Looks at Fish Oil for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention in Veterans
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Obtaining a Memory Assessment and the Role of a Neuropsychologist in Memory Care
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The thought of going in for a memory evaluation can be intimidating. Learn more about what you can expect with the evaluation process and get an idea ...
Caregiver Strategies for Overcoming Communication and Behavior Changes Due to Dementia
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dementia care specialist Teepa Snow discusses techniques caregivers and family members can use to better communicate with Alzheimer’s disease and de...
Holiday Thank You
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On behalf of the entire Dementia Matters team, thank you for listening to our podcast, and have a happy new year!
The Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Alzheimer’s Disease
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does hormone replacement therapy affect a woman’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Carey Gleason, a researcher at the Wisconsin Al...
Connecting the Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s Disease
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Examining the bacteria that live in our guts and the role it plays in health is an exciting frontier in scientific inquiry. Researchers are now lookin...
The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Life
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep plays an important role in our day-to-day lives and has a huge impact on our memory and thinking. Learn more about why we need to sleep and some...
Early Diagnosis Key to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research shows Alzheimer’s disease can be present up to two decades before symptoms occur; a phenomenon known as preclinical Alzheimer’s ...
MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The MIND diet was created with the goal of healthy brain aging. This nutrition plan, which is backed up by years of scientific research, details ...
What Is the Wisconsin ADRC?
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is one of about 30 federally supported Alzheimer's Disease Centers in the country. Dr. Sanjay Asthan...
Connecting Lifetime Stress to Brain Health
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research shows lifetime stressful events, such as divorce, childhood trauma, and military combat, can have negative consequences for brain heal...
Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re fortunate enough to be joined by Dr. Sanjay Asthana, the director and founder of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research...
When Is It Time for Home Healthcare?
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marion Chapin, an expert in homecare for seniors and people with dementia, will share five signs it is time to seek in-home help for caregiving for a ...
Impacts of Exercise on Brain Health
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has shown the protective benefits of exercise in maintaining brain health and...
Welcome to Dementia Matters
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our introductory episode, you’ll learn about everything our podcast has to offer. Our host, Dr. Nathaniel Chin, will discuss his unique connectio...