News in Care & Treatment

January 29, 2021

Q & A with Dr. Charles Bernick on the Promise of Anti-Amyloid Drugs

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The Director of Clinical Trials for the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center talks about the significance of recent positive clinical trial results in the Alzheimer's field and his perspective on emerging disease-modifying therapies.

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January 28, 2021

Improving Genetic Counseling for Dementia in the Age of Exome Testing

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UW Medicine and ADRC researchers have published the first-ever study to assess the impact of exome genetic testing and counseling for individuals living with cognitive impairment due to a neurodegenerative condition. High levels of reported participant satisfaction suggest that the practice can be used effectively in this population in a clinical setting.

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November 30, 2020

The Early ADRC’s Search for an Alzheimer’s Gene

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How Creative Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership, and Luck Set the Stage for Today’s Approach to Biological Complexity. Part 1 of 3.

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November 29, 2020

Time Capsule: Revisiting a Defining Question about Alzheimer’s, 34 Years Later

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In the inaugural issue of ADRC’s Dimensions newsletter in 1986, a reader asks: “I am confused about the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and senility. How can you tell them apart?” Looking back, with over three decades of clinical research under our belt, this question still gets to the heart of tricky issues about brain health and aging, but also reveals substantial progress.

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Prescriptions for Prevention of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

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Exploring the most impactful take-home lessons of the Adult Changes in Thought study about dementia prevention and risk factors

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness

Untangling the Knot: The Far-Reaching Legacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions and Caregiving Programs at the Early UW ADRC

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Non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care, known collectively as the Seattle Protocols, stand as one of the historical legacies of the ADRC and parallel efforts that have had the farthest reach into the most intimate and difficult parts of people’s lives.

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Celebrating the Stories of ADRC Research Participants

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Community members share about their lives, passions, and unique reasons for participating in ADRC research studies.

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The Early ADRC’s Search for an Alzheimer’s Gene (Part 2)

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The UW ADRC builds the Molecular Genetics Team and embarks on the Center's first research project to probe the genetic origins of Alzheimer's disease. Part 2 of 3.

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October 23, 2020

Exploring the COVID-19 Experience of Older Adults

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The report has a particular focus on the intersection between technology and the needs of older adults with chronic, age-related conditions including dementia.

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September 15, 2020

Register for the 2020 UW/OHSU Huntington’s Disease Symposium

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Join the Pacific Northwest HD community on Zoom for an exciting, free virtual line-up of presentations filled with information, support, and hope for HD patients and family members on Sat. Oct. 10 from 9am - 2pm.

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