During a memory evaluation it’s common to separate patients and their family or care partners, which can be uncomfortable. Dr. Darby Morhardt joins #DementiaMatters to shed light on why clinicians rely on loved ones to help evaluate a person’s cognition and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/m778u2
November 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
During a memory evaluation it’s common to separate patients and their family or care partners, which can be uncomfortable. Dr. Darby Morhardt joins #DementiaMatters to shed light on why clinicians rely on loved ones to help evaluate a person’s cognition and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/m778u2
When a person has their memory tested, what does that mean and what can they expect to learn from their results? Returning guest Dr. Tori Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what cognitive screenings are, the benefits of early and repeat memory testing and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3k7t5r
October 20, 2026 at 7:40 PM
When a person has their memory tested, what does that mean and what can they expect to learn from their results? Returning guest Dr. Tori Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what cognitive screenings are, the benefits of early and repeat memory testing and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3k7t5r
Though blood tests have made it easier to diagnose Alzheimer’s, they can’t replace the diagnostic process as a whole. Dr. Eric Widera joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the importance of functional assessments for dementia and how blood tests should be used in primary care. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/p8td3q
October 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Though blood tests have made it easier to diagnose Alzheimer’s, they can’t replace the diagnostic process as a whole. Dr. Eric Widera joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the importance of functional assessments for dementia and how blood tests should be used in primary care. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/p8td3q
New research is looking at how environmental factors affect the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and share strategies for how you can protect yourself against these pollutants. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/y88sj6
September 22, 2026 at 9:54 PM
New research is looking at how environmental factors affect the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and share strategies for how you can protect yourself against these pollutants. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/y88sj6
How are blood tests, brain scans and other biomarker tools used in research to develop new Alzheimer’s treatments? Dr. Henrik Zetterberg returns to #DementiaMatters to discuss how these developments are transforming clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/b2y745
September 8, 2026 at 8:31 PM
How are blood tests, brain scans and other biomarker tools used in research to develop new Alzheimer’s treatments? Dr. Henrik Zetterberg returns to #DementiaMatters to discuss how these developments are transforming clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/b2y745
Interest in brain health has increased over the last few years, so how are Americans understanding and incorporating this information into their lives? Dr. Heather Snyder joins #DementiaMatters to share the @alzassociation.bsky.social's new special report on the topic. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/k4mxw4
August 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Interest in brain health has increased over the last few years, so how are Americans understanding and incorporating this information into their lives? Dr. Heather Snyder joins #DementiaMatters to share the @alzassociation.bsky.social's new special report on the topic. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/k4mxw4
🎉 The WRAP study turns 25 this year, making it one of the world’s largest and longest-running studies of Alzheimer’s risk. Drs. Mark Sager, Sterling Johnson and Jessica Caldwell join #DementiaMatters for a special video episode to discuss how the study has evolved, what the future holds and more.
Reflecting on 25 Years of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention
Twenty-five years ago, a single participant enrolled in what would become the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), now one of the largest and longest-running studies of Alzheimer's ri...
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August 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🎉 The WRAP study turns 25 this year, making it one of the world’s largest and longest-running studies of Alzheimer’s risk. Drs. Mark Sager, Sterling Johnson and Jessica Caldwell join #DementiaMatters for a special video episode to discuss how the study has evolved, what the future holds and more.
Dementia caregiving represents a major public health challenge, with care partners, especially spouses, providing long-term, largely unpaid care. Dr. Donna de Levante Raphael joins #DementiaMatters to shed light on how spousal caregivers are uniquely impacted and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3d56ny
July 29, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Dementia caregiving represents a major public health challenge, with care partners, especially spouses, providing long-term, largely unpaid care. Dr. Donna de Levante Raphael joins #DementiaMatters to shed light on how spousal caregivers are uniquely impacted and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/3d56ny
Prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and supplements are commonly used by older adults, yet many can unexpectedly impact cognition. Dr. Lauren Welch joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how common drugs can affect cognition, the risks of drug-drug interactions and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/34d36f
July 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and supplements are commonly used by older adults, yet many can unexpectedly impact cognition. Dr. Lauren Welch joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how common drugs can affect cognition, the risks of drug-drug interactions and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/34d36f
On a special bonus episode of #DementiaMatters, Dr. Frank Jessen returns to dive deeper into subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and share insights on prognosis, risk factors and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/d4jn5k
July 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
On a special bonus episode of #DementiaMatters, Dr. Frank Jessen returns to dive deeper into subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and share insights on prognosis, risk factors and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/d4jn5k
Not much is understood about subjective cognitive decline (SCD), where someone reports experiencing consistent memory concerns while maintaining full independence in daily life. Dr. Frank Jessen joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how SCD is defined and evaluated. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/55c73h
June 30, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Not much is understood about subjective cognitive decline (SCD), where someone reports experiencing consistent memory concerns while maintaining full independence in daily life. Dr. Frank Jessen joins #DementiaMatters to discuss how SCD is defined and evaluated. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/55c73h
Geriatrician Dr. Mark Supiano joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the connection between heart and brain health. Citing multiple clinical trials, he breaks down what these studies and their findings mean for blood pressure management’s effect on cognitive decline. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/f579ec
June 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Geriatrician Dr. Mark Supiano joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the connection between heart and brain health. Citing multiple clinical trials, he breaks down what these studies and their findings mean for blood pressure management’s effect on cognitive decline. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/f579ec
A recent Cochrane review found that Alzheimer’s treatments targeting amyloid produce “little to no difference” in cognition. Drs. Cynthia Carlsson, David Wolk and Henrik Zetterberg join #DementiaMatters to break down the review and how it could impact policy, care and more. Listen go.wisc.edu/z8ku27
June 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
A recent Cochrane review found that Alzheimer’s treatments targeting amyloid produce “little to no difference” in cognition. Drs. Cynthia Carlsson, David Wolk and Henrik Zetterberg join #DementiaMatters to break down the review and how it could impact policy, care and more. Listen go.wisc.edu/z8ku27
On this week's episode of #DementiaMatters, @walaszek.art takes over the podcast to interview Dr. Chin about his upcoming book, "When Memory Fades," and discuss what drew him to write this book and what he hopes readers take away from his story. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/z5447s
May 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
On this week's episode of #DementiaMatters, @walaszek.art takes over the podcast to interview Dr. Chin about his upcoming book, "When Memory Fades," and discuss what drew him to write this book and what he hopes readers take away from his story. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/z5447s
In 2024, it was estimated that 13.7% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity. This can significantly affect health, so how does it then impact dementia risk? Dr. Heejin Lee joins #DementiaMatters to share what food insecurity means, what her study found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/35f855
May 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
In 2024, it was estimated that 13.7% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity. This can significantly affect health, so how does it then impact dementia risk? Dr. Heejin Lee joins #DementiaMatters to share what food insecurity means, what her study found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/35f855
Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses some reasons for this trend and shares an exciting announcement on this week's episode of #DementiaMatters. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4a6284
April 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses some reasons for this trend and shares an exciting announcement on this week's episode of #DementiaMatters. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4a6284
The U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle factors impact cognitive decline. Dr. Laura Baker joins #DementiaMatters for a special episode to share how the trial started, what it found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/vwm4z2
April 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle factors impact cognitive decline. Dr. Laura Baker joins #DementiaMatters for a special episode to share how the trial started, what it found and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/vwm4z2
Driving can be a sensitive topic as a person gets older, especially if they are living with dementia. Dr. KJ Hansmann joins #DementiaMatters to share strategies for discussing concerns about a loved one’s driving habits while respecting their autonomy. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/jp73df
April 8, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Driving can be a sensitive topic as a person gets older, especially if they are living with dementia. Dr. KJ Hansmann joins #DementiaMatters to share strategies for discussing concerns about a loved one’s driving habits while respecting their autonomy. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/jp73df
Are you a researcher interested in getting involved in Alzheimer’s clinical trials? The IMPACT-AD training program might be for you! Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and Maria Carrillo join #DementiaMatters to explain what the program entails, their mission and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/j4t67d
March 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Are you a researcher interested in getting involved in Alzheimer’s clinical trials? The IMPACT-AD training program might be for you! Drs. Josh Grill, Rema Raman and Maria Carrillo join #DementiaMatters to explain what the program entails, their mission and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/j4t67d
🥪 Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the field of nutrition, but what are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins #DementiaMatters to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and more. 🍝 Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/89jnmz
February 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
🥪 Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the field of nutrition, but what are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins #DementiaMatters to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and more. 🍝 Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/89jnmz
What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join #DementiaMatters to discuss how adding resting heart rate improved the accuracy of the CAIDE score across most racial groups. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x75jx6
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join #DementiaMatters to discuss how adding resting heart rate improved the accuracy of the CAIDE score across most racial groups. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x75jx6
Oftentimes Alzheimer’s isn’t the only health condition a person faces, so could treating these concerns help slow decline? Dr. Barb Bendlin joins #DementiaMatters to discuss a recent study on how treating four common health conditions could slow Alzheimer’s progression. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/8bu2wf
January 27, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Oftentimes Alzheimer’s isn’t the only health condition a person faces, so could treating these concerns help slow decline? Dr. Barb Bendlin joins #DementiaMatters to discuss a recent study on how treating four common health conditions could slow Alzheimer’s progression. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/8bu2wf
🧠🚶♀️ Does the “10,000 steps” rule matter for brain health? A new study examined how daily steps relate to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose join #DementiaMatters to break down what the research shows. Listen at go.wisc.edu/qvz2v4.
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
🧠🚶♀️ Does the “10,000 steps” rule matter for brain health? A new study examined how daily steps relate to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose join #DementiaMatters to break down what the research shows. Listen at go.wisc.edu/qvz2v4.
As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on what we're grateful for. In the final #DementiaMatters episode of 2025, Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses the importance of gratitude for brain health and shares what he’s grateful for. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/havf2c
December 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on what we're grateful for. In the final #DementiaMatters episode of 2025, Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses the importance of gratitude for brain health and shares what he’s grateful for. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/havf2c