The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) launched a new podcast, “Dementia Matters,” aimed at educating the general public about all facets of Alzheimer’s disease. Host Dr. Nathaniel Chin, assistant professor of medicine, geriatrics and gerontology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, will interview experts in academia and the community about the latest headlines, research studies, and caregiver resources.
The podcast launched in early October with four episodes. Guests and topics include:
- Ozioma Okonkwo, PhD, on recent research showing the protective benefits of exercise in maintaining brain health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease
- Marion Chapin, an expert in homecare for seniors and people with dementia, on the 5 signs it’s time to seek in-home caregiving help for a family member
- Sanjay Asthana, MD, on the gender differences that exist in Alzheimer’s disease
- Megan Zuelsdorff, PhD, on the negative consequences lifetime stressful events can have on brain health and cognition, and the increased risk in African Americans
“Dementia Matters” is available on the Wisconsin ADRC website and through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. A new podcast will be posted every other Tuesday. Upcoming episodes will include a listener Q&A and an interview with Dr. Martha Clare Morris, creator of the MIND diet for healthy brain aging.
Dr. Chin serves as director of medical services for the Wisconsin ADRC. He is a native of Watertown, Wisconsin, and a graduate of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. While Dr. Chin was completing his internal medicine fellowship at the University of California, San Diego, his father received a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s disease, prompting Dr. Chin to change course in his medical training and pursue a career as a geriatrician and scientist focused on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
About the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s mission is to improve the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease by facilitating innovative science that targets the prevention and treatment of the disease. It combines academic, clinical, and research expertise from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health, and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. The Wisconsin ADRC was established in 2009 with funding from a National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging grant for Alzheimer’s Research Centers.
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