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One moment of understanding can change lives. This October, join the Lewy Body Dementia Association in moving beyond awareness toward real understanding of Lewy body…
https://youtu.be/1M7E5FeOIu4?si=C0BRFkIHh25Q1nPO This September, in honor of World Alzheimer’s Month, seven advocates diagnosed with different dementias collaborated with filmmaker Michelle Memran to create this video, sharing…
Join us on Monday, October 19th from 12:30pm-4:00pm at the Mayo Clinic Medical Complex Northwest for this free, unique workshop that explores that nature of…
On Friday, September 18, two Mayo Clinic ADRC staff members will volunteer their time, strap on their bike helmets, and pump up their tires to…
You may have heard that engaging and challenging your brain is an important way to lower the risk of dementia. Crossword puzzles, sudoku, and other…
Emerging research shows that maintaining social connections as we age is important for our brain health. Humans evolved to be in community to survive. Connecting…
On Tuesday July 28th, The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is hosting Living Well With Lewy: Education, Connection & Empowerment in partnership with the LBDA’s…
Register today for After the Diagnosis, a free in-person seminar providing a road map of information and resources to guide those impacted by dementia and…
At the end of April, staff members from the ADRC visited Seattle to attend the 2026 AFTD Education Conference. The two-day conference brought almost 500…
Physical activity, much like nutrition, is one of the best things we can do to support our overall health and well-being. Regular exercise has numerous…
Maintaining a balanced diet provides numerous health benefits. It can lower risk of heart disease, help maintain a healthy weight, and provide the nutrients we…
Until very recently, the only medications available to those living with Alzheimer’s were those that addressed symptoms. As we discussed last week, while these may…
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, certain medications may help manage symptoms or slow down disease progression. This is meant to provide…
A lot of life can still be lived after a dementia diagnosis. With a few practical steps, it is possible to balance safety and independence…
Caring for someone living with dementia is not a solo sport—and it shouldn’t feel that way. One of the most powerful things you can do…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6qnqq_GjCc Today is World Lewy Body Dementia Day. Lewy body dementia is the second most common type of dementia, with the Lewy Body Dementia Association…
Register today for After the Diagnosis, a free in-person seminar providing a road map of information and resources to guide those impacted by dementia and…
In September, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center published research on the connection between chronic insomnia and dementia. The study was published in the journal…
In June, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool that helps clinicians identify nine different types of dementia. The tool is…
In November, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center researchers announced they created a tool that can predict someone’s risk of cognitive impairment. The research was…
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