Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in the News

A new device monitors the brain’s glymphatic system, which may help researchers address Alzheimer’s, a study states. 

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Categories: Science Updates

A study of medical claims data, led by Pharma company Gilead Inc. and UW Medicine faculty, shows an association between HSV-1 infection and a raised risk of Alzheimer's in later life, as well as a possible protective effect of antiviral treatments.

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Categories: Science Updates

This month we are spotlighting a few of our wonderful volunteers across the state. These dedicated individuals are making a difference in communities across the state by spreading awareness about dementia.

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Categories: Community Stories, Dementia Friends

Eun Jeong Lee, PhD is a current member of our research center's Community Advisory Board. Dr. Lee brings over two decades of experience in ensuring that community perspectives are represented in research and health policy decisions. She can also offer insights from her own family experience with dementia and caregiving.

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“While we don’t know whether donanemab or lecanemab can arrest Alzheimer’s, they do appear to help people with mild cognitive impairment and extend the time they are independent and able to manage their daily lives,” Dr. Grabowski said.

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Categories: New FDA Drug Approvals, Care & Treatment

Every Monday afternoon at the Memory Hub, the sound of jubilant singing in the Mandarin Chinese language reverberates through the halls. A group of local community members are taking part in the Chinese Healthy Aging program, offered by Kin On Health Care Center on-site at the Memory Hub. The program includes brain-healthy and culturally significant activities beloved among Asian elders, such as Tai Chi, karaoke, and mahjong.

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Categories: Community Stories, Brain Health, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

Bridges Bistro aims to build dementia awareness while providing a meaningful volunteer opportunity for people with memory loss. We hope to be a bridge of connection between our neighbors with memory loss and dementia and the wider community.

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Categories: Community Stories, Dementia-Friendly Community, Memory Hub Spotlight

Anastacia Kakorin is a MBWC social work practicum student, focused on supporting and evaluating a wide variety of programs at the Memory Hub. She recently finished a Russian translation of dementia education materials.

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Categories: Team Spotlights, Resources, Art, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

The UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center receives federal funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Categories: Science Updates

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most pressing public health challenges. As an aging-related disease, Alzheimer’s prevalence is expected to grow as the population continues to age. Kevin Lin, assistant professor of biostatistics in the UW School of Public Health, is working on new statistical methods to better understand whether certain brain cells have a "superpower" that shields them from the effects of Alzheimer’s.

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Categories: Science Updates