Wisconsin ADRC

During a memory evaluation it’s common to separate patients and their family or care partners, which can be uncomfortable. Dr. Darby Morhardt joins #DementiaMatters to shed light on why clinicians rely on loved ones to help evaluate a person’s cognition, what they can learn from these conversations and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/m778u2

📬 Catch up on the latest headlines from the Wisconsin ADRC! This month’s newsletter includes research news, event announcements, a recap of the Fall Community Conversation, education opportunities and more. Read the full issue at mailchi.mp/medicine.wisc.….

When a person has their memory tested, what does that mean and what can they expect to learn from their results? Returning guest Dr. Tori Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what cognitive screenings and tests are, the benefits of early and repeat memory testing and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3k7t5r

Though blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, they can’t replace the diagnostic process as a whole. Dr. Eric Widera joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the importance of assessing function when making a dementia diagnosis, how blood tests should be used in primary care and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/p8td3q

New research is looking at the effects of environmental factors on the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how factors like air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and overall brain health, as well as share strategies for how you can protect yourself against these pollutants. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/y88sj6