Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

04/14/2026

The 12th Annual Minority Health Month Event, Breaking the Silence, is happening THIS Friday, April 17, 2026!
This year, we’re building on the powerful dialogue we began last year with Part 2: Know Your Numbers – Centering Black Men’s Health and Wellness—an impactful conversation focused on awareness, advocacy, and culturally responsive care.
We’re honored to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers:
Dr. Roland Thorpe Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Tito Izard Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. and Special Guest, Former Green Bay Packer, Antonio Freeman.

We are deeply grateful to our community and partners for helping us sustain this important work. Together, we continue to break the silence among high-risk populations—ensuring that our most vulnerable families have access to the resources, support, and information they need to thrive.

Event Details
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Italian Community Center - 631 East Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Register at: https://wai.wisc.edu/breakthesilence/

04/09/2026

THANK YOU to our 🌟WONDERFUL🌟 sponsors for partnering with the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office for the 12th Annual Minority Health Month Event on April 17, 2026.

Bader Philanthropies, Inc. Green Bay Packers Foundation, Azura Memory Care & Assisted Living, Community-Academic Aging Research Network - CAARN, Aurora Health Care, Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Legacy Home and Respite Care Foundation My Choice Wisconsin by Molina Healthcare, Eisai Global, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services, Ascension, BOLD Grant, WI Geriatric Education Center, Carlsson Research Lab, Super Aging Research Initiative and the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention.

04/07/2026

The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office is so incredibly grateful to Green Bay Packers Foundation for your steadfast support of our 12th Annual Minority Health Month Breaking the Silence Event: Addressing Dementia in High-Risk Populations. We couldn't do it without you.

03/31/2026

Got summer plans? Our 2026 WAI Summer Externship in Dementia Care is accepting a few more applicants. The paid, flexible, summer externship is open first-year medical students enrolled at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health or students in the DNP program at UW–Madison School of Nursing.

Here's what a recent student said about completing the program:

"Participating in the WAI externship was a profoundly meaningful experience both professionally and personally. I was able to learn from patients, caregivers, and entire care teams to better understand multiple dimensions of dementia. We engaged with emerging research, current community resources, as well as the future of dementia care in Wisconsin. It furthered by desire to work in psychiatry and I know the insights shared with me during these past weeks will inform my future career in many ways."

More testimonials & a quick application at https://wai.wisc.edu/student-externship/

Help us spread the word by sharing this post on your page or with a M1 or DNP student you know. Thank you!

03/18/2026

We're grateful for Mr. Clifton's commitment to people impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and to UW Health for this nice spotlight on his work!

03/12/2026

Registration is open for this year's Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch!

🌟 Join us on April 25 for the annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch! 🌟

🧠 Free and open to all, you're invited to a special event dedicated to brain health, wellness and awareness around Alzheimer’s disease — learn, connect and celebrate with us!
👉 Register now: adrc.wisc.edu/scf2026

Enjoy a complimentary brunch, connect with community members, explore a health & wellness fair, hear an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Susan Flowers Benton and experience a special performance by the Precious Memories Choir.

This annual celebration honors the legacy of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, a pioneer in Alzheimer’s research whose contributions continue to shape the field today.

03/11/2026

Nathaniel Chin, MD, will present a keynote talk, and several experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will lead workshops at this year's Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference.

03/04/2026

The WAI Regional Milwaukee Office is so incredibly grateful to our 🎉Champion Bader Philanthropies, Inc. and Community Partners -Green Bay Packers Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter My Choice Wisconsin by Molina Healthcare Ascension Azura Memory Care & Assisted Living Aurora Health Care and Community-Academic Aging Research Network - CAARN whose steadfast support has allowed us to continue hosting our 12th Annual Minority Health Month: Breaking the Silence Event at NO-COST to our attendees.

THANK YOU for your belief and trust in the work we are doing!

This year's event:
DATE: April 17, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHERE: Italian Community Center - Milwaukee

Please use this link to register:

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office presents 12th Annual Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in High-Risk Populations Know Your Numbers: Centering Black Men’s Health and Wellness – PART 2 Friday, April 17, 2026 Grand Ballroom – Italian Conference Center 631 E....

02/25/2026

WAI associate director Dr. Sterling Johnson is co-author of a new Policy View paper with important potential implications. In the new issue of The Lancet Neurology, the paper offers recommendations in Alzheimer's treatments and prevention for people who are cognitively unimpaired, but at risk of developing symptoms. Read more on our news page: https://go.wisc.edu/4q1xmv

02/20/2026

Together, we can Break the Silence! Join us April 17, 2026 at The Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee.

02/20/2026

🎉 It’s almost here! Join the WAI Regional Milwaukee Office for the 12th Annual Breaking the Silence: Addressing Dementia in High-Risk Populations on April 17, 2026!

We had so much fun last year & we’re sharing photos from that amazing day so you can relive the energy, community, and joy. This year brings a brand‑new lineup of speakers, a resource fair and breakfast, and a performance from The Amazing Grace Chorus® to kick off the morning.

✨ This free community event in recognition of Minority Health Month continues our important conversation on addressing dementia in high-risk communties, bulding awareness and health, and culturally responsive care. You won’t want to miss it!

✔️ Check out event details and register here:
https://wai.wisc.edu/breakthesilence/

We hope to see you there—together, WE CAN BREAK THE SILENCE! 💛

02/06/2026

Please join Lorenzo's House for their 🌟" BRING THE LIGHT"🌟 event on March 5, 2026. This incredible organization brings together and empowers sons, daughters, children and families affected by younger-onset dementia (YOD).

DATE: March 5, 2026
TIME: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WHERE: Edgewater Hotel, Madison

Please use this link to register for the event:
https://www.lorenzoshouse.org/we-bring-light-madison-event-03-05-26