Last month was Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease, highlight advances in research and share resources to support people affected by the disease. Throughout the month, Badger Talks held a series of programs about brain health, the challenges of caregiving and the latest discoveries made from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) by researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
“Lo que hay que saber de los problemas de la memoria y como mantener nuestros cerebros saludables” — Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, gave a talk in Spanish about what to know about memory problems and how to keep your brain healthy. Mora Pinzon presented advice for family members and people living with memory loss. Recorded on June 9, 2022.
“Family Caregiver Burnout and Alzheimer’s Disease” — Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW, MBA, presented a discussion about family caregiver burnout. Krainer looks at risk factors and warning signs of burnout for those caring for a family member living with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease; and strategies to minimize caregiver burnout. Recorded on June 21, 2022.
“The Latest Research: Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention” — Sterling Johnson, PhD, shares the latest discoveries made from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) regarding brain and eventual cognitive changes that occur prior to the dementia phase of Alzheimer’s disease. Recorded on June 28, 2022.
