March is Women’s History Month, honoring women’s contributions to American history since 1987. As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Dementia Matters have selected past podcast episodes to share highlighting the incredible work being done by women researchers in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease research, dementia caregiving, brain health and aging studies.
Benefits Of An Early Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Guest: Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and director, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
How Close Are We To Curing Alzheimer’s Disease?
Guest: Nina Silverberg, PhD, National Institute on Aging
The Effects Of Hormone Replacement Therapy On Alzheimer’s Disease
Guest: Carey Gleason, PhD, Clinical Psychology, Associate Professor and Researcher, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Caregiving While Black: Dementia Care For Different Racial And Ethnic Groups
Guest: Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, assistant professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, principal investigator, Faith Village Research Lab, founder, Alter
Finding Community Resources After A Dementia Diagnosis
Guest: Bonnie Nuttkinson, Program and Advocacy Manager, Alzheimer's Association South Central Wisconsin Chapter
How To Shape Your Brain Health And Reduce Your Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease
Guest: Michelle Braun, PhD, neuropsychologist and national leader in the field of brain health
What It Takes To Become A Dementia Friendly Hospital
Guests: Dr. Mary Wyman, Clinical Psychologist, and Margaret Flood, Clinically Licensed Social Worker, VA Caregiver Support Coordinator
Sex Differences In Alzheimer’s Disease
Guest: Michelle Mielke, PhD, Mayo Clinic Rochester
Accessibility And Community: Bringing Alzheimer’s And Dementia Resources To The Latinx Community
Guest: Maria Mona Pinzon, MD, MS, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Women’s Health Month: Women And Alzheimer’s Disease
Guest: Jessica Caldwell, PhD, director, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center, Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, assistant professor, Case Western Reserve University
Where’s The Connection? The Role Of Synapses In Memory And Alzheimer’s Disease
Guest: Barbara Bendlin, PhD, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
A Guide To Developing Mind-Body Skills For Improved Brain Health And Wellness
Guest: Dr. Shilagh A. Mirgain, PhD, Distinguished Psychologist with the University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation/UW Health
