Oct 20, 202634 min
When a person has their memory tested, what does that mean and what can they expect to learn from their results? Returning guest Dr. Tori Williams joins the podcast to discuss what cognitive screenings and tests are...
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Dementia Matters
Hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center · health · EN
About this Podcast:
Our podcast is here to help humanize Alzheimer’s disease, by speaking with the experts in our community to keep you informed on the latest headlines, research studies, and caregiver resources.
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What is Dementia Matters about?
Our podcast is here to help humanize Alzheimer’s disease, by speaking with the experts in our community to keep you informed on the latest headlines, research studies, and caregiver resources.
Who hosts Dementia Matters?
Dementia Matters is hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center. The show has published 248 episodes to date.
What has Dementia Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Talking about Memory Tests and Cognitive Screenings for Dementia" (20 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Examining Environmental Factors' Effects on Cognition" (22 September 2026, 43 minutes), and "Blood Tests and Brain Scans and Biomarkers, Oh My! How Biomarkers are Changing Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials" (8 September 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Dementia Matters publish?
Dementia Matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 248 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dementia Matters?
Booking probability for Dementia Matters is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dementia Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dementia Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Dementia Matters?
The strongest fits for Dementia Matters are Health & Wellness Services. Dementia Matters has a health audience and around 3,100 subscribers on YouTube.
About the host
Wisconsin Alzheimer‘s Disease Research Center hosts Dementia Matters, a health podcast with 248 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 22, 202643 min
New research is looking at the effects of environmental factors on the brain as we age. Dr. Kathryn Conlon joins the podcast to discuss how factors like air pollution and lead exposure can affect cognition and overall...
- Sep 8, 202645 min
In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new biomarker tools for Alzheimer’s disease, including blood tests and tracers for brain scans. How are these tools used in research to help...
- Aug 12, 202636 min
Twenty-five years ago, a single participant enrolled in what would become the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), now one of the largest and longest-running studies of Alzheimer's risk in the world. To...
- Jul 28, 202639 min
Caring for those with dementia represents a major public health challenge, with caregivers, especially spouses, providing long-term, largely unpaid care. With caregiving stress linked to a decline in mental and physical...
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Episode #241
Managing the Medicine Cabinet: How Prescriptions Impact Cognition and Brain Health as We Age
Jul 14, 202635 minPrescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and supplements are incredibly common among older adults, yet many of these routine treatments can unexpectedly impact cognitive function and brain health. To help us...
- Jul 7, 202617 min
Dr. Jessen returns to the podcast to take a deeper dive into subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Aiming to cover everything relating to SCD, Dr. Jessen shares insights in prognosis, risk factors and how SCD should be...
Episode #239
Defining Subjective Cognitive Decline
Jun 30, 202630 minSubjective cognitive decline (SCD) can be one of the earliest noticeable signs of Alzheimer's disease, yet SCD is not yet fully understood. To help us understand more, Dr. Frank Jessen, an expert in the field, joins the...
- May 19, 202633 min
Guest host Dr. Art Walaszek takes over the podcast to interview Dr. Chin about his upcoming book, When Memory Fades. In addition to discussing the importance of dementia research and other clinical topics covered in the...
- May 5, 202626 min
The latest Household Food Security report estimated that 13.7% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2024. This lack of access to a nutritious diet can significantly affect health, so how does it then impact...
- Apr 21, 20269 min
Many adults are diagnosed with dementia at later stages or not diagnosed at all, despite how critical early detection is. Why is this the case? Dr. Chin discusses a recent article that highlights some key reasons for...
Episode #233
Unpacking the U.S. POINTER Study
Apr 15, 202644 minThe U.S. POINTER study is one of the first large-scale, randomized controlled clinical trials to focus on how lifestyle interventions impact dementia risk and cognitive decline. On a special bonus episode of Dementia...
- Apr 7, 202632 min
Driving can be a sensitive topic as a person gets older, and especially so when someone begins experiencing cognitive decline or is diagnosed with dementia. How can family members and care partners discuss their...
Episode #231
The Role of Social Work in Dementia Care
Mar 24, 202636 minPeople with dementia and their families see many different doctors and health care providers following a diagnosis. Some may be surprised to know that social workers play a role in dementia care as well. Jeni Synnes, a...
- Mar 10, 202637 min
Are you a researcher interested in getting involved in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) clinical trials? The Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in ADRD, or IMPACT-AD...
- Feb 24, 202628 min
Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the fields of health and nutrition, but what exactly are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins the podcast to explain what this term means...
- Feb 10, 202630 min
What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? The CAIDE dementia risk score has long helped clinicians estimate midlife risk for dementia using cardiovascular health factors, but its accuracy hasn’t...
- Jan 27, 202627 min
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t always the only health condition a person faces, so how does treating other diseases impact the progression of Alzheimer’s? Researchers at the University of Arizona focused on four common...
Episode #226
Taking Steps to Slow Decline: New Study Examines the Role of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Progression
Jan 15, 202630 min10,000 – that’s the magic number of steps often recommended for a healthy lifestyle. With recent research looking into whether that number is an accurate benchmark for health, could the number of steps taken per day...
- Dec 30, 20258 min
As 2025 comes to an end, host Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses the importance of gratitude for brain health and shares what he’s grateful for from this past year. Show Notes Complete the Dementia Matters Feedback Survey to...
Recent guests
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Victoria Williams
student earning MFA in dance/choreography at UNC-Greensboro, Birthmark Doula Collective
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Nathaniel Chin
Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Laura Baker
Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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Beth Olson
associate professor of nutritional sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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