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It can be difficult to navigate Emergency Room (ER) visits for a loved one with dementia. Join us for Road Map to Acute Care Management and learn practical tips and professional advice on how to best manage these situations. Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Linda Pellegrini, along with Caregiver, Judy Johanson, will provide: Guidance on what to […]
Join Dr. Steven Arnold for updates on the latest research underway to find treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Dr. Arnold will explain the different types of research studies and what scientists are learning from the results. He’ll also discuss the many benefits of taking part in a research study, including getting access to […]
Does your friend/loved one have a dementia diagnosis for which you would like to find treatments and a cure? Did you know that partnering with a research study could help? By volunteering to take part in a research study you can help not just your own health, but may impact care for generations to come. […]
Join Dr. Gad Marshall for Developments in Dementia Research. Dr. Marshall will discuss recent results of Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials and how they may affect clinical care (testing/diagnosis/treatment) for people living with the disease. He will also cover the latest updates with ongoing and upcoming research studies across Mass General Brigham. This includes information about […]
If you are a caregiver for someone living with dementia you won’t want to miss this program! Dr. Christine Ritchie, will discuss best practices for care management in each stage of dementia. She will also give an overview of current caregiver research being conducted, which aims to provide better support for care partners. Dr. Ritchie […]
Join Dr. Cinthya Aguero-Murillo to learn what imaging and biomarkers are. She will explain the evolution of imaging technology and how it is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Aguero-Murillo will discuss the foundation of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, other types of imaging, and the critical role they play in dementia research. Dr. Aguero-Murillo […]
How do genetics factor into Alzheimer’s disease risk? Can I take a genetic test at home to find out if I’ll get Alzheimer’s disease? What’s the difference between risk genes and deterministic genes? Join Dr. Jasmeer Chhatwal to learn the answers to these questions and more as he provides an overview on genetic testing. Dr. […]
Join the MADRC team at Open Streets in Jamaica Plain on Sunday, June 25th from 10AM – 3:30PM! We’ll have brain health tips, advice for what to do if you have memory concerns, information about how to volunteer for our research studies, resources for caregivers of people living with dementia and more! Stop by and […]
If you are out and about in Allston/Brighton on Saturday, August 19th, stop by our table at Open Streets Boston: Allston/Brighton to learn more about the amazing work underway at MADRC! We’ll have brain health tips, advice for what to do if you have memory concerns, information about how to volunteer for our research studies, […]
Join Dr. Brad Hyman for Why Should I Consider Research on Friday, September 8th at 12PM EST. Dr. Hyman will explain how people can have a big impact on science by taking part in a research study. He will discuss what researchers have learned from the ongoing Longitudinal Cohort study at the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease […]
Join MADRC at Open Streets Boston on Sunday, September 17th in Dorchester! We’ll have helpful information and resources at our table from 10AM – 3:30PM. Stop by for tips on reducing your risk for dementia and to learn more about how we are advancing science through research!
