News from June 2021

June 30, 2021

A Day of Community Outreach with POCAAN

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We took part in the Immunity in Community Wellness Fair, held by POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network) and Seattle & King County Public Health on Friday, June 25 on Rainier Ave.

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Categories: Caregiving

June 14, 2021

The Intersection of LGBTQ Identity and Dementia

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By raising awareness about the unique issues this community faces and increasing cultural competency in health care, providers can increase the quality of life of queer folks experiencing memory loss.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

June 09, 2021

Q & A on field of Alzheimer’s research with Dr. Thomas Grabowski

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A discussion about the latest advances and research in progress.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

June 07, 2021

Update on FDA Approval of Aducanumab

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Our team at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center was excited to learn about the FDA’s approval of aducanumab for use in certain individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, and would like to share some information about this newest therapy with our patients.

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Categories: New FDA Drug Approvals, Care & Treatment

June 01, 2021

UW Alzheimer’s Researchers Receive 2021 Garvey Institute Awards for Technology-Driven Solutions

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Winning ideas include improving patient-focused, population-informed care in clinical neurosciences; using neurocomputational modeling to track memory decline; and using deep learning to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and predict its progression.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment