News from April 2025

April 30, 2025

Dementia Friends Volunteer Spotlights

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


Community Spotlight: “Long Distance Daughter” and Member of our research center’s community advisory board

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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Categories: Team Spotlights


April 25, 2025

UW Medicine offers second drug for early Alzheimer’s

“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