"Resilience in the aging of the brain" set for October 1 at the UW | New

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Research Center will host a free community event on Monday, October 1, from 5 pm to 8 pm focused on recent discoveries in the study of healthy aging, brain health and the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. The themes of the evening will focus on the theme of resilience in aging brain.

The event will be held at the Gordon Dining & Event Center, 770 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI.

"Alzheimer's disease can not be cured, but science has provided strong evidence that healthy lifestyle changes and strategies can help optimize brain aging and reduce the risk of disease." "Alzheimer's," says the director of Wisconsin's ADRC Medicine (Geriatrics) at the UW's School of Medicine and Public Health. "Our annual fall conference is our opportunity to share with the community the latest findings on research on Alzheimer's disease and dementia and to educate our community on brain health and healthy aging.

Starting at 5 pm, a Healthy Aging Resource Fair will feature representatives from the UW Health Center, the Dane County Seniors and Disabilities Resource Center, the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Canada. Wisconsin, and resources for dementia patients and their families and caregivers.

Public discussions will begin at 18h. with the opening address of Emily Rogalski, researcher at the Northwestern University faculty. She is an expert in "SuperAging", in which people seem to resist changes in memory and thinking related to age.

Two speakers from the University of Wisconsin will also offer presentations on Alzheimer's disease and dementia:

• Dr. Cynthia Carlsson, Geriatrician at William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital and Alzheimer's Researcher at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, will present "What effects do drugs, supplements and vitamins have on Memory?

• Dr. Kimberly Mueller, Speech-Language Pathologist and Alzheimer's Researcher at UW's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, will present "Active Minds: The Roles of Cognitive and Social Engagement in Healthy Brain Aging" ".

The event is free and open to the public.

Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. For registration, details of the event and parking, visit http://www.adrc.wisc.edu/annual-fall-reading