News in Dementia-Friendly Community

September 21, 2017

Garden Walkers

A reflection on benefits of nature and horticultural therapy-inspired activities for the human body, mind, and spirit.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Dementia-Friendly Community, Art, ADRC News

July 12, 2017

Congresswoman DelBene Visit Turns Spotlight on Role of NIH, Medicare/Medicaid Funding

At the UW ADRC, DelBene learned about how federal funding supports patients and families, access to cutting-edge brain imaging, and training in geriatrics for medical residents and doctors.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Dementia-Friendly Community, Precision Medicine, ADRC News

July 08, 2017

Ride4Alzheimer’s Live Blog: Stories From the Road

Follow the twists and turns of the father-daughter motorcycle tour to spread positive messages about living with Alzheimer's.

Categories: Dementia-Friendly Community, ADRC News

June 16, 2017

Food for Thought with Alzheimer’s Advocate Chef Madison Cowan

Chef Madison Cowan wielded his star power to support Alzheimer's awareness and research and shared his tips for brain-healthy eating.

Categories: Research, Dementia-Friendly Community, Q&A, Art, Food & Diet, ADRC News

May 25, 2017

The Alzheimer’s Talks Debut

Michael Reagan shared humanizing portraits of his father President Reagan, the lessons he learned from his family's experience with dementia, and his hopes for research funding.

Categories: Research, Dementia-Friendly Community, Art

May 03, 2017

One Woman’s Way to Inspire Dementia-Friendly Spirit

At 'Rock the House,' local residents came together to allay stigma and empower people living with memory loss.

Categories: Dementia-Friendly Community, FTD Disorders

April 17, 2017

Highlights of the 2017 Discovery Conference

The day featured new perspectives on memory loss, research updates, dementia-friendly community building, and advances in treating aging veterans with PTSD.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Dementia-Friendly Community, Food & Diet, ADRC News

March 02, 2017

Alzheimer’s Discovery Conference 2017 - A Sneak Peek

On April 7th, the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center will join other experts to shed light on research progress, dementia-inclusive community engagement, and non-Alzheimer's disease dementias.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Dementia-Friendly Community, ADRC News

February 10, 2017

‘With Us Every Step of the Way:’ A Tribute

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Andrew McCormick, a social worker at Harborview Medical Center for the last 23 years, acts as a guide for families after a dementia diagnosis. Upon his retirement, we reflect on the real difference he's made in people's lives and his contributions to his clinic team.

Categories: Clinical Care, Dementia-Friendly Community, Profiles

February 02, 2017