April 06, 2016

The Value of Friendship for Living Well with Dementia

An anthropologist explains why the popular American notion of ‘successful aging’ sets friendships up to fail after a memory loss diagnosis, and how we can all push back

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Categories: Science Updates, Dementia-Friendly Community


February 20, 2016

“The Dark Energy of the Brain,” with Dr. Marcus Raichle

Neuroscientist Marcus Raichle visited to talk about the brain's innate organization of electrical patterns sustaining mental life, during sleep or multi-tasking, daydreaming or anesthesia.

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Categories: Science Updates


February 19, 2016

UW Alzheimer’s Research Center Turns 30

It's been a decades-long journey towards today's precision medicine approach to Alzheimer's disease.

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Categories: Science Updates, News


Talking Exomes

Genetic sequencing technology will feature largely in the future of Alzheimer's disease prevention and tailored treatment

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Categories: Science Updates, News


An Artistic Take on Dementia Care

Collaborative research demonstrates meaningful benefits of arts engagement for people living with memory loss and dementia.

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Categories: Art, Dementia-Friendly Community


Mindfulness as Medicine

Neuropsychologist Dr. Kris Rhoads' work in the memory loss clinic harnesses the power of mindfulness meditation to re-wire the brain and decrease stress

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Categories: Care & Treatment , Team Spotlights


The Art of Alzheimer’s

A new art exhibit shines a light on Seattle’s progress in becoming a dementia-friendly city

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Categories: Art, Dementia-Friendly Community