News from July 2023

July 17, 2023

An update from the ADRC’s Data Management and Statistics Core: “Data is the concrete foundation of the ADRC”

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We are grateful to the people who participate in our studies on how memory and thinking may change over time. The process of research participation generates a large amount of data, a source of information, on brain health. The job of stewarding this precious data is so important that an entire wing of the ADRC is devoted to this work: The Data Management and Statistics (DMS) Core.

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Categories: Science Updates, News

July 12, 2023

Free Brain Health and Community Resource Fair hosted by the UW ADRC / Feria gratuita de Recursos Comunitarios y Salud del Cerebro

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Second Brain Health and Community Resource Fair at the El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center, Saturday August 5th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! This free event will be geared towards Spanish and/or English-speaking Latino or Hispanic adults that are 55 years old or older.

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Categories: Science Updates, News

July 10, 2023

Hikes planned for those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s

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New opportunity to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors launches this month for people diagnosed before age 65.

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Categories: Caregiving, Nature, Programs

July 07, 2023

What the FDA Approval of Lecanemab Means for Patients and Families: A Q&A with MBWC Clinicians

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Our team would like to share some information about the FDA fully approved drug lecanemab (brandname Leqembi) with our patients and community.

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Categories: Science Updates, New FDA Drug Approvals, Care & Treatment , News