December 2024

A monthly newsletter from the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology

and Alzheimer's Disease at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support and participation with the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease. Your dedication enables us to continue advancing research and providing the best possible treatment, support, and care for individuals living with dementia and their families.

This holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones joy, peace, and warmth.

We’ve compiled some resources that may be helpful during this time of year:

Holiday Resources:

Caring for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer's disease during the holidays (UCLA Health)
Dementia Friendly Gift Ideas (ICRN)
Dementia-Inclusive Holiday Meal Tips (AgingWisdom.com)
The Holidays and Alzheimer’s (Alzheimer’s Association)
A Caregiver’s Guide to Traveling and Alzheimer’s Disease (Alzheimer’s Caregivers Network)
Navigating the Holidays (AFTD)
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers (National Institute on Aging)
Dealing with Grief During the Holiday Season (AARP)
Holiday Travel with FTD (AFTD)

Events and Recordings:

Northwestern Musical Museum Event Recordings (Northwestern University)

Helplines for Additional Support:

Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline (Alzheimer's Association)
AFTD HelpLine (AFTD)
LBDA Lewy Line (LBDA)
Guided Meditation Hotline (Harvard University)

Thank you again for your continued partnership. We look forward to another year of progress, learning, and collaboration.

The Mesulam Center extends its deepest gratitude to our dedicated faculty, staff, and community partners for your unwavering commitment to advancing our mission. Your passion and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping impactful community engagement and education initiatives that strengthen connections and build trust.

We want to extend a special thank you to the following organizations for their outstanding partnership this year: Alzheimer’s Association - Illinois Chapter, Alderman Lamont Robinson’s Office, Bright Star Community Outreach, Dementia Friendly Bronzeville, Dementia Friendly Washington Heights, Lorenzo’s House, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, SHARE Network, South Loop Village, and Woodson Regional Chicago Public Library, among others. Your efforts have made a profound impact, and we are honored to work alongside you.

As we look to 2025, we are excited to expand our efforts and deepen our impact through innovative programs and partnerships. Together, we will continue to create meaningful change and foster a healthier future for all.

Thank you for your invaluable contributions. Our successes would not be possible without you, and we look forward to achieving even greater milestones together in the year ahead.

Wishing you and your families a happy holiday season!

Ingrid Fowler-Wrather and Darby Morhardt

Learn More About Our Community Partnerships

Save the Date:

31st Annual Alzheimer Day

May 15, 2025 | Embassy Suites - Chicago Downtown River North

Join the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease for the 31st Annual Alzheimer Day on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Embassy Suites - Chicago Downtown River North.

Alzheimer Day was established to showcase Alzheimer's related dementia and aging research conducted throughout Northwestern and to bring this information to the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community members and researchers over lunch and through the presentation of research posters.

More information about event registration, abstract submissions, and sponsorship opportunities will be available on our website in early 2025.

Learn More About Alzheimer Day

Interested in Participating in Research?

We are currently enrolling participants in various research studies here at the Mesualm Center. Our research studies lead to better understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementias and help inform future treatments for these diseases.

Please follow the steps below to join our research registry and learn more about our active research studies. Our work is possible thanks to the generosity of our research participants — we appreciate you.

Join Our Research Registry: Click here or click the button below to join our registry.
Match to a Study: We will contact you when we identify a study that might be a good fit. Click here to view our active studies.
Participate: Participate in studies you choose and qualify for. Click here to view FAQs.

Join Our Research Registry

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