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Upcoming educational events with the Alzheimer’s Association
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan chapter, Center researchers will be presenting at two upcoming events in March. Both events are free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Maureen O’Reilly at moreilly@alz.org or 248-996-1050. We hope you’ll join us!
Read more about our recent work in the winter newsletter
It’s been a busy fall and winter at the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. We launched a fundraising campaign, funded four research projects with our Pilot Project program, supported the growing need for male involvement in dementia research, and made many new research discoveries. We invite you to read more about our recent work in our[…]
Leading caregiver wellness with ‘Mindfulness-based Dementia Care’ course
As the prevalence of dementia continues to grow, so does the prevalence of family caregivers. Family caregivers experience many unique challenges including lack of pay, the burden of providing care while oftentimes still working themselves, the emotional burden brought on by changes in family relationship dynamics, and more. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association[…]
A new non-pharmacological intervention study for mild cognitive impairment
Neuromodulation is an exciting new tool that may improve thinking (i.e., memory) abilities in those with different types of dementia. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a specific type of neuromodulation that uses weak electric currents to alter activity within a particular brain region or network. tDCS has been shown to be safe and well-tolerated[…]
Recent research discoveries by Center faculty
As a result of our ongoing research, the Center published over 20 new research findings in the last year. Faculty affiliated with the Center span from lab bench science to clinical research. As a result, our discoveries and advancements contribute to the true diversity of the dementia field. To briefly summarize a few of our[…]
Recruiting males to close the diversity gap in dementia research
Nationally, men are dramatically underrepresented in dementia research. This is also reflected locally as men comprise only 32% of the research population at the Center. Having a diverse cohort of research participants, reflective of the entire population, is critical in building a strong evidence base for treatment and care. At the Center, we’ve made it[…]
Center enrolls research participants at first-ever mobile site
As a statewide Center, one of our key goals is to expand dementia education and research across Michigan. We succeeded in educating diverse areas of Michigan—traveling to speaking engagements on the east and west shores, rural areas in the middle, and even the Upper Peninsula. Despite this success in widespread education, up until a few[…]
Now Accepting Applications to the Isadore & Margaret Mezey Travel Award Competition
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s Isadore & Margaret Mezey Junior Investigator Travel Award competition. Click on the link below to view more information. Please share with colleagues who may be interested. Internal Submission Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2019 Award Cycle: 2019 Discipline/Subject Area: Promoting the advancement of[…]
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10% of people age 65 and older have Alzheimer's Dementia.
32% of people age 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.
Approximately 40% of family caregivers of people with dementia suffer from depression.
By 2025, total Medicaid costs for people in Michigan age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will increase by almost 30%.