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May 20, 2019

Bridging the Gaps in Asian American Dementia Care

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Researchers explore the complex challenges facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in accessing and using dementia healthcare services.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

April 24, 2019

Talk About a Revolution: The Future of Voice Biomarkers in the Neurology Clinic

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Researchers can identify health problems using only samples of a patient's voice. Now, neurologists think that voice analysis has the potential to improve diagnosis and care for patients living with diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

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March 31, 2019

Highlights of the 2019 Discovery Conference

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Alzheimer's vs. Dementia? Getting the Distinction Straight / Dementia Awareness in Primary Care / Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities in British Columbia

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February 19, 2019

Hope of a Precision Medicine Approach for GBA-linked Parkinson’s Disease

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Researchers gain a new understanding of the GBA gene mutation in Parkinson's disease, and see a path to targeted therapeutics.

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February 18, 2019

Discovery Conference 2019 Preview: Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss

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Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD, UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, will present More than Medications: Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss. Learn more about this topic.

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February 01, 2019

A New Film about Alzheimer’s Disease for Local Indigenous Communities

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The UW ADRC and Partnerships for Native Health have released an outreach film about Alzheimer’s disease and research for Native American communities. The film was created by Sky Bear Media, a Native American-owned company [Video].

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series, News

January 10, 2019

It’s time to launch a hub for dementia-friendly communities. Will you help us name it?

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The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center is crowdsourcing inspiration. Our Center will launch a hub for dementia-friendly communities on First Hill, which will house dementia-specific support, education, engagement, and empowerment programs; and much more. First, it needs a name.

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Categories: News, Dementia-Friendly Community

January 04, 2019

Why Congresswoman Jayapal Supports Funding Research and Community Advocacy

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Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) has toured the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center/ ADRC and met families and community members. She writes about how these experiences inform her advocacy of increased research funding in dementia-related studies and caregiver support.

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December 13, 2018

FTD Education Day: Learning, Resources, and an Art Showcase

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UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center's FTD Education Day offered resources and support for people affected by the leading cause of dementia under 60 years of age.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News, Dementia-Friendly Community, Art

December 04, 2018

Researchers classify Alzheimer’s patients into 6 subgroups

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Researchers studying Alzheimer’s disease have created an approach to classify patients with Alzheimer’s disease based on genetic differences, a finding that may open the door for personalized treatments.

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