Healthpartners Center for Memory and Aging

05/01/2026

No matter where you are on the Alzheimer’s journey — learning about a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or navigating long‑term care — the Alzheimer’s Association is a valuable complement to the care you receive from your neurologist and clinical team.
While our clinic is here to help guide care and answer clinical questions, the Alzheimer’s Association offers trusted education, tools, and national perspective.

Their Facts & Figures page highlights findings from the Association’s annual report, which sheds light on the growing burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government, and the U.S. health care system. Including the figure below, it’s a helpful resource for understanding the bigger picture and why research and support matter.
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

04/17/2026

Check out one of our studies in Stroke!

It’s not every day you see a researcher step into the shoes of their study participants. But that’s exactly what Amanda Herrmann, PhD, principal investigator at HealthPartners Institute, is doing.

Amanda is participating in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course, gaining firsthand experience in the intervention she’s evaluating for people living with chronic stroke. “So far, I’ve completed seven out of the eight sessions, and I’ve really enjoyed it,” she shares. “I’ve been able to gain a lot of insight from the instructor, especially in regard to mindfulness practices.”

Chronic stroke refers to the stage of recovery six months or more after an initial stroke. It affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year, often altering the way people sense and understand signals from their own bodies. Amanda’s research seeks to discover whether MBSR can help. “This pilot study explores whether an MBSR program is feasible and acceptable in chronic stroke, and whether it may improve interoception, emotional well-being, and whole person health,” Amanda explains.

“We can’t guarantee benefits, but there have been a lot of improvements shown from other studies that have examined MBSR,” she says. “We hope that the information we gain from this study will help better support people living with chronic stroke.”

If you or someone you know might benefit from this study, check out the Institute’s website for details on how to participate: https://bit.ly/4v2ov2b

04/16/2026

In case you missed our virtual education series this month, you can view the recording here:

Advance Care Planning Make Your Wishes Known by Michelle Cotter and Anne Sathrum April 15, 2026

04/10/2026

Have you seen our April newsletter yet?
If not, check it out below and sign up to get it emailed directly to you here: https://hprfstudies.org/redcap/surveys/?s=TY78YYFF4WLM37E4
Our newsletter has links to previous talks and updates on speakers/topics for the upcoming months.

04/06/2026

Check out this study published in the Journal of American Geriatric Society!
Folks vary widely in how they perceive and plan for future support needs, partially depending on how much support is available from family. This study recognized the "diverse attitudes toward long-term care (LTC) planning, we aimed to characterize and model the distinct phenotypes that emerge as older adults consider their future AD-related support needs".

Phenotypes of Older Adults Planning for 's Disease Support. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70401

04/01/2026

While today may be April Fools’ Day, it’s worth remembering that ads for “miracle memory pills” don’t just show up once a year. They appear all the time — and they can be incredibly convincing.

We understand why they’re tempting — memory changes can be confusing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening.

But here’s the truth:
There’s no capsule, no overnight cure, and no supplement that can reverse memory loss.

What does make a difference?
Evidence‑based care, early evaluation, and support grounded in science.

Today’s a good day to laugh at the myths and trust the experts.
Happy April Fools’ Day from the HealthPartners Center for Memory & Aging.

03/23/2026

New treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are becoming available, but access begins with a diagnosis. Join us for a free webinar on Apr. 2 at 2 p.m. CT where you’ll:

📝 Learn steps to an accurate diagnosis
🔬 Hear the latest on emerging treatments
🩺 Discover questions to ask your health care team

🔗 Reserve your spot for the latest information: https://bit.ly/4cMYi11

03/20/2026

If you missed our monthly learning series this week, the video is up on YouTube, find it here:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/12/2026