Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

November marks both #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth & #FamilyCaregiverMonth. It’s a perfect time to share some ways that you can support a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. ? Talk to the caregiver and ask them how everything is going. Acknowledge that they have a lot to manage, and let them know that you think they are doing a good job. ? If you do not know what to say to the caregiver, it’s fine to admit that. You could say, “I don’t really know what to say to you, but I’m sure this is hard. Please let me know if I can support you in some way.” ? Offer suggestions to help, such as going to the grocery store for them, raking the leaves,??putting away outdoor seasonal furniture, or picking up items from the dry cleaner. ? Caregiving can be lonely. Ask the caregiver if they want to set up a time to talk weekly or meet for coffee. Talking can be a great stress reliever. For more information about caregiving, visit: bit.ly/HelpforCaregiving #WeAreMADRC #WorldKindnessDay

We are so excited to announce that CART’s?Director of Clinical Trials,?Dr. Gad Marshal, has been promoted to?Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School! This promotion is a testament to Dr. Marshall's innovative research in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and his passion for Neurology. Congratulations to Dr. Marshall on this well-deserved achievement! Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital

MADRC team member Dr. Liliana Ramirez Gomez talks about her work toward improving support for Spanish-speaking individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Watch here:?bit.ly/LRGvideo ?#WeAreMADRC

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to help your loved one with a memory impairment – this is it! We are seeking people interested in advancing memory science to join the MADRC Research Registry. Watch to learn more and then sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eN3Seaq2 #WeAreMADRC #ResearchMatters

Happy Anniversary to us! ?? Last night MADRC celebrated 40 years of dedication to finding treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The event was attended by leadership members, including founding Director John Growdon, MD, outgoing Director Brad Hyman, MD, PhD, and incoming Director Teresa Gomez-Isla, MD, PhD. To learn about the progress made and important work underway at MADRC, visit:?madrc.org #WeAreMADRC?

Listen as Reisa Sperling, MD discusses the importance of clinical trials in helping to identify, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Sperling was a recent guest on the Dementia Matters podcast with Nathanial Chin, MD of the Wisconsin ADRC. ? Dr. Sperling talks about vascular interventions, blood tests and the importance of including research participants from diverse backgrounds in studies. Listen here:?https://bit.ly/WIpodcast ? #WeAreMADRC??#HealthEquity #research #memory?

October marks #LewyBodyDementia Awareness Month. It is estimated that 1.4 million people in the U.S. are living with the disease. Check out our graphic to learn more about Lewy Body Dementia & watch this presentation with Dr. Stephen Gomperts: https://bit.ly/LBDVideo #WeAreMADRC

Register to attend?What’s New in Alzheimer Disease Treatment?to learn about the latest FDA-approved medication. Join us for a virtual presentation by Dr. Mike Erkkinen this Friday, September 20th?from 12-1 PM EST.? Reserve your spot here:?bit.ly/TWTDSept20 #WeAreMADRC #WorldAlzheimersMonth?

Register to attend Novedades en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer to learn about the latest FDA-approved medication. Join us for a Zoom presentation in Spanish by Dr. Liliana Ramirez Gomez on Friday, September 27th?at 12 PM EST. Reserve your spot here:?bit.ly/SpTWTDSept Regístrate para asistir a "Novedades en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Alzheimer para conocer los últimos medicamentos aprobados por la FDA". Lo invitamos a participar en la plática por zoom con la Dra. Liliana Ramírez Gómez el viernes 27 de septiembre a las 12 p.m. EST. Para registrarse: bit.ly/SpTWTDSept #WeAreMADRC

Well-deserved recognition for Donna, who is helping to educate others about the importance of brain research!