Could community resources help address racial disparities in dementia by supporting brain health? That’s one of the questions driving UW–Madison School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Zuelsdorff’s research. Read about her work in the October …
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New Friends: A service learning opportunity for health professional students
Are you looking for a fun service learning or volunteer opportunity? New Friends might be for you! New Friends is a program that brings together health professional students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and individuals with …
Checking in with PALS: Helping Older Adults Stay Active – July CARE Connections
Sticking to a new exercise routine can be difficult for anyone, but there are additional challenges for older adults in rural communities. That’s why PALS, Physical Activity for Lifelong Success, an evidence-based program developed at …
Summer 2019 service learning course: Community supports for people with dementia
By 2035, some 202,000 Wisconsinites will be living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. More than two-thirds of people with dementia are cared for in the community by family members and friends. What will you …