How many of you, particularly those aged 55 and older, think that dementia is inevitable? Dementia consists of a group of diseases effecting the brain, like Alzheimer’s Disease, that tend to progress as one ages. But, to answer the question, no, dementia is NOT inevitable. Tonight, the Perpetual Notion Machine looks into some of these […]
Memories: Alzheimer’s Disease
Tonight, the Perpetual Notion Machine wraps up the series of shows devoted to memory. Sometimes memory doesn’t always work according to plan. Bad things can happen like dementia and other diseases like Alzheimer’s. Our guests are Barbara Bendlin, researcher at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Kari Paterson, Executive Director of the South Central […]
Scott Walker’s Budget Eliminates Funds for Dementia Care Specialists...
Dementia and Alzheimer disease is the 6th leading cause of death in Wisconsin, claiming over 1,800 lives in 2014. As Wisconsin’s population ages, that number will only grow. The number of Wisconsinites expected to suffer from some form of dementia is expected to double to over 240,000 by 2040. Given that rapidly growing need, you’d […]
Dementia Friendly: Being Aware, Being Understanding
Monday 8 O’clock Buzz host Brian Standing visits with Joy Schmidt, Dementia care specialist with the Dane County Aging and Disability Resource Center, and Angela Johnson, Spark! Coordinator, both in the studio. Spark! information here: http://www.alz.org/sewi/in_my_community_19695.asp and here: https://wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/spark From: http://madisonchildrensmuseum.org Awaken memories through art with SPARK! Madison Children’s Museum hosts free monthly 90-minute programs […]
