Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2009
Dane County Memory Walk: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research – and it calls on people of all ages to take action in the fight. There are 42 walks within Wisconsin. Support the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk ‘09 by joining the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s team as we participate in the Dane County Memory Walk on October 3rd at Warner Park in Madison. Join our team by signing up on the Memory Walk 2009 Website (madison.kintera.org/2009/wadrc). You can also contact Amy Hawley at (608) 256-1901, ext. 11418 or at ahwaley@medicine.wisc.edu for more information on how to donate.
Be sure to stop by the W-ADRC table on October 3rd and learn more about our research!
Visit the Alzheimer's Association website for other locations/walks near you.
2009 Wisconsin ADRC November Lecture: Is it Alzheimer's Disease? The Right Questions to Ask Your Doctor
November 9, 2009, 5:00-9:00 p.m., Door Creek Church, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, WI
Featured presenters:
Dr. Sanjay Asthana, Director of the WCMP and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
- Warning signs of early Alzheimer's disease
- The importance of getting a memory evaluation, and the
- Information about the new Wisconsin ADRC
Asenath La Rue, PhD, Senior Scientist, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
- Healthy Brains, Healthy Aging
Dr. Cindy Carlsson, Associate Director of the Clinical Core, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
- Cardiovascular risk factors for dementia
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a free, annual educational lecture sponsored by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) will be held at Door Creek Church on Madison's east side. Speakers will share valuable information relating to the importance of recognizing changes in memory and activities in your family members, the importance of keeping your brain healthy and active, and how cardiovascular risk factors could be a contributing risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Attendants will have time to view special exhibits, meet the physicians and other providers before the presentation.
To receive a reminder of this event or for more details, please call us at 1-866-636-7764 or email at memory-research@medicine.wisc.edu
Driving directions can be found on the Door Creek Church website at www.doorcreekchurch.org.
UW/VA Madison Brain Bank Presentations/Speaker Requests
The UW/VA Madison Brain Bank staff is available to speak to your group of caregivers, professionals, or other community members about donation and research. To discuss this opportunity, please contact us at 608-256-1901 ext 11767 or by e-mail at: brainbank@medicine.wisc.edu.
W-ADRC Presentations/Speaker Requests
The W-ADRC staff is available to speak to your group of caregivers, professionals, or other community members about research opportunities and findings. To discuss this opportunity, please contact the W-ADRC or Brain Bank staff at 608-256-1901 ext 11767, 1-800-MEM-PROG, or by e-mail at: brainbank@medicine.wisc.edu.
