News from January 2021

January 29, 2021

Q & A with Dr. Charles Bernick on the Promise of Anti-Amyloid Drugs

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The Director of Clinical Trials for the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center talks about the significance of recent positive clinical trial results in the Alzheimer's field and his perspective on emerging disease-modifying therapies.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

January 28, 2021

Improving Genetic Counseling for Dementia in the Age of Exome Testing

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UW Medicine and ADRC researchers have published the first-ever study to assess the impact of exome genetic testing and counseling for individuals living with cognitive impairment due to a neurodegenerative condition. High levels of reported participant satisfaction suggest that the practice can be used effectively in this population in a clinical setting.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

January 25, 2021

On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity: You’re Invited

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The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center joins the Frye Art Museum and Aging Wisdom in presenting "On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity," a series of three conversations with leaders in elder care who have published books in 2020 that bring hope, connection, and joy to adults living with dementia, their care partners, families, friends, and those who provide support.

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Categories: News, Dementia-Friendly Community, Art