Navigating the Caregiver Journey

Virtual

If you are a caregiver for someone living with dementia you won’t want to miss this program! Dr. Christine Ritchie, will discuss best practices for care management in each stage of dementia. She will also give an overview of current caregiver research being conducted, which aims to provide better support for care partners. Dr. Ritchie […]

FREE

How is Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed? (Presented in Spanish)

Virtual

Join Dr. Cinthya Aguero-Murillo to learn what imaging and biomarkers are. She will explain the evolution of imaging technology and how it is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Aguero-Murillo will discuss the foundation of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, other types of imaging, and the critical role they play in dementia research. Dr. Aguero-Murillo […]

FREE

What to know about genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease risk

Virtual

How do genetics factor into Alzheimer’s disease risk? Can I take a genetic test at home to find out if I’ll get Alzheimer’s disease? What’s the difference between risk genes and deterministic genes? Join Dr. Jasmeer Chhatwal to learn the answers to these questions and more as he provides an overview on genetic testing. Dr. […]

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MADRC at Open Streets JAMAICA PLAIN

Join the MADRC team at Open Streets in Jamaica Plain on Sunday, June 25th from 10AM – 3:30PM! We’ll have brain health tips, advice for what to do if you have memory concerns, information about how to volunteer for our research studies, resources for caregivers of people living with dementia and more! Stop by and […]

FREE

MADRC at Open Streets Boston

Brighton Ave in Allston, MA Brighton Ave, Allston, United States

If you are out and about in Allston/Brighton on Saturday, August 19th, stop by our table at Open Streets Boston: Allston/Brighton to  learn more about the amazing work underway at MADRC! We’ll have brain health tips, advice for what to do if you have memory concerns, information about how to volunteer for our research studies, […]

Why Should I Consider Research?

Virtual

Join Dr. Brad Hyman for Why Should I Consider Research on Friday, September 8th at 12PM EST. Dr. Hyman will explain how people can have a big impact on science by taking part in a research study.  He will discuss what researchers have learned from the ongoing Longitudinal Cohort study at the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease […]

FREE

Open Streets Dorchester

Dorchester Ave in Dorchester, MA MA, United States

Join MADRC at Open Streets Boston on Sunday, September 17th  in Dorchester! We’ll have helpful information and resources at our table from 10AM – 3:30PM. Stop by for tips on reducing your risk for dementia and to learn more about how we are advancing science through research!

FREE

Partner Night with Union Capital Boston (Spanish Presentation)

282 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 282 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, United States

Come learn about the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center! We'll discuss Latino brain health & genetics, the different types of dementia, and helpful resources available to you & your family. Light dinner & childcare will be provided. Wednesday, September 20th 5:30- 7:30 PM EBNHC Community Resource & Wellness Center 282 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA

FREE

Road Map to Dementia Diagnosis

293 Pine St., Norwell, MA 293 Pine St., Norwell, MA, United States

Mary Ellen Meadows, Ph.D. will present Road Map to Dementia Diagnosis on Wednesday, September 27thfrom 6-7PM at the Norwell Council on Aging (293 Pine St., Norwell).  This program is free and open to the public. Dr. Meadows is a clinical neuropsychologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the Department of Neurology and an Assistant Professor of […]

FREE

Open Streets in East Boston

East Boston, MA Bennington Street, East Boston, United States

Join MADRC at Open Streets in East Boston on Sunday, October 15th from 10AM - 3:30PM! Stop by for helpful resources, tips for reducing your risk, and talk with our research study team to learn how you can get involved in our important work.  

FREE

A Primer on Alzheimer’s disease: The Present and the Future

Virtual

Join Cambridge Neighbors for: A Primer on Alzheimer’s disease: The Present and the Future on Friday, October 20th from 2-3PM via Zoom.  This program will be presented by Catherine Munro, Ph.D. Dr. Munro is a clinical neuropsychologist in the Mass General Brigham system who provides cognitive evaluations for patients and research participants, as well as […]

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