Events

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11:00 am 1:00 pm
Black Business Hub
2352 S Park St, 4th Floor
Madison WI, 53713
Celebrate National Nutrition Month by joining us for this free community gathering featuring live demonstrations where you’ll learn delicious ways to nourish your mind and support long-term memory with food and nonalcoholic beverages. Beyond the kitchen, we will explore mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and other stages between normal aging and dementia, and share strategies to help attendees lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progression.
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Movies for Grownups 'Taking Care'
6:30 pm 8:00 pm
Marcus Palace Cinema
2830 Hoepker Rd
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
In partnership with the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County, AARP Wisconsin is hosting a free moving screening of Taking Care, a 38-minute film following the journey of acclaimed actors and filmmakers Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren’s mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s disease. Free and open to all.
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Headshot of Dr. Susan Flowers Benton and Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller
9:30 am 1:00 pm
TPC Wisconsin (formerly Cherokee Country Club)
5000 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI, 53704
The annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch is presented by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) with support from the CLARiTI, WRAP and PREDICT studies. Free and open to all, the event aims to raise awareness about topics related to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Join leading scientists and clinicians at the 2026 TDP43 Summit, hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s (ADRC) Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI).

Past Events

11:30 am 2:30 pm
The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer’s in Midlife (AA-FAIM) study and The Center for Black Excellence and Culture invite you to the winter session of Four Seasons: Adventures in Art at the Chazen Museum of Art. You will explore artworks in the galleries, learn painting techniques and create a work of art, all the while reducing your risk for cognitive decline!
9:30 am 11:30 am
Join us for the first installment of the 2026 Healthy Living with MCI education series to learn what ultra-processed foods are and explore why people who eat less of these packaged foods tend to have better health outcomes. Participants will gain confidence in making food choices that support their brain health and overall well-being. Free and open to all.
9:30 am 11:30 am
Join us for an insightful program featuring a geriatrician, a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist as they share how healthcare professionals work together to provide comprehensive care for people living with MCI and their support networks. Free and open to all.
12:30 pm 2:30 pm
The Get Movin' In Motion exercise class has been going strong for 8 years! Join us to celebrate this milestone and learn how the program has made an impact. Also, be among the first to hear about a new opportunity to take charge of your health through our Celebrate Health Assessment (CHA) program, designed to support your overall well-being. This program is free and open to all.
3:30 pm 5:00 pm
This year’s event is designed for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) researchers and professionals working in dementia care, including memory care providers, neuropsychologists, nurses, and social workers, as well as community members, care partners, and trainees. The event will conclude with a Q&A panel. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all.
11:30 am 2:00 pm
Boost your brain health while learning about and creating art! The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer's in Midlife (AA-FAIM) study and The Center for Black Excellence and Culture invite you to the fall session of Four Seasons: Adventures in Art at the Textile Arts Center of Madison.
4:30 pm 7:30 pm
This annual educational event, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), is free and open to all. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between hearing and memory loss, empowering them to take steps to support better brain health.
9:30 am 11:30 am
Join us as we break down how doctors use cognitive tests and brain scans to understand changes in memory and thinking. Victoria Williams, PhD, a UW Health neuropsychologist who helps diagnose memory and thinking problems in older adults, will be our guest speaker.
9:30 am 1:00 pm

The goal of this event is to provide updates on research findings and the contributions of research participants from the AA-FAIM study. Highlights include a free delicious brunch, a health and wellness fair, a performance from the Precious Memories choir, updates in memory research, and more. Free and open to all. Space is limited, registration available on a first come, first serve basis.

9:30 am 11:30 pm
Explore how habits, routines and strategies can help people function better at any stage of life and the evidence supporting these approaches. Gordon Giles, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, an internationally recognized expert in neurological rehabilitation, will be our guest speaker. The program will end with a Q&A session. It is free and open to all.
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