News in Care & Treatment

We celebrate Karen Winston, MSW, Seattle's City Liaison for the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders, who has spearheaded notable efforts in culturally tailored dementia awareness and support.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Black History Month, News

My Journey from Disease into Advocacy powered by P.R.I.S.M and P.U.S.H. By community member Kevin Kvarda 

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

The new website provides patients and families with resources, genetics 101, links to clinical trials, events, and HD research - and a blog called "Dr. Bird's Nest." The HDSA Center of Excellence at the UW Medical Center is led by the MBWC's Dr. Suman Jayadev, MD and Dr. Thomas Bird, MD.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

Our Center's twice-yearly publication offers articles, highlights, virtual resources, and big announcements!

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

Nature and natural experiences come in all shapes and sizes. We can decorate a bland office with a basket of succulents. We can take a walk in a public garden or hike up Mount Si or a favorite forest trail. Or, we can simply enjoy birdwatching from our kitchen window.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News, Nature

Dr. Debby Tsuang, MD, and collaborators are working to improve the diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, using novel in-home measures of sleep and movement.

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Theresa Kehne, UW ADRC Research Coordinator, answers common questions such as: What’s the difference between the ADRC and the Memory and Brain Wellness Center? How is research information about me protected? Can I see my results from a study procedure or test?

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

Families caring for persons with dementia need all the support they can get, but their options are often limited to conventional care homes or facilities. For the person with dementia, this arrangement restricts their ability to engage with the community. The idea of being truly independent and living with dignity after diagnosis is quickly gaining attention, with innovations emerging around the world.

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An ADRC Interview with Valerie Segrest, a member of the Muckleshoot Nation and leading voice in tribal food sovereignty, about her approach to traditional foods and how to harness the power of food to improve health, longevity, and spirit.

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

Snapshots of current research at the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, spanning findings in neurology, precision medicine, genetic risk, and vascular brain health.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News