Alzheimer's Association Blondes vs. Brunettes

Blondes vs. Brunettes is a volunteer-driven event that raises awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association®. Two teams of women – divided to reflect the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes – compete in a flag football game to help end Alzheimer’s. The participants also recruit coaches, announcers and other volunteers to build an atmosphere of fierce, friendly competition. Leading up to game day, the two teams participate in a series of events to socialize and increase awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

Game Day: May 5th (kick off at noon)
Otto Breitenbach Stadium
Middleton High School
2100 Bristol Street, Middleton, WI 53562
For more information, emai ehilker@alz.org, visit the team website or join the conversation on Facebook

2013 Wisconsin Network Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

One of the largest conferences in the United States dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

May 5-7, 2013
Kalahari Resort & Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
For conference information, visit www.alzwi.org or contact the conference planner at 715.345.2969 or kdavies@alz.org

Special Lecture Series

Like every organ in the body, the brain changes with age. For some people, the changes are relatively benign, and do not affect their lifestyles in significant ways. For others, brain aging brings with it serious memory and thinking problems, broadly referred to as “dementias.” Other brain changes can cause motor difficulties, such as those seen in Parkinson disease. Yet, cognitive decline in aging is not inevitable, and science has shown that there are steps we can take to keep our brain fit.

Starting March 13th - join us for Brain Health for the 21st Century a three-part lecture series by Thomas Fritsch, Ph.D. Director, Parkinson Research Institute of Milwaukee.

Part One
March 13th, 2013—10:00 to 11:30am

The “Dementias”: What are They?

The dementias are a class of diseases that affect memory, thinking, and physical function. Dr. Fritsch will cover the three most common dementias—Alzheimer disease, Lewy Body dementia, and Vascular dementia, emphasizing and their impacts on the person and family, as well as treatment approaches.

Part Two
April 10th—10:00 to 11:30am

Parkinson Disease: A Primer

Parkinson disease is a movement disorder…but it also affects cognition, behaviors, and so-called “vegetative functions.” Learn about the lesser known aspects of Parkinson disease in this lecture which may explain surprising signs and symptoms of the disease.

Part Three
May 8th—10:00 to 11:30am

“Healthy” Cognitive Aging

Cognitive decline is believed by most to be an inevitable part of aging. This is patently false. There are substantial differences in the paths of cognitive aging—and there are even steps we can take to optimize brain function as we age.

Registration
One time registration fee of $50 for all three events. To attend, you must register by calling the offices of the Madison Senior Center: (608) 266-6581. You may also register by e-mailing Pat Guttenberg at pguttenberg@cityofmadison.com

Location
Madison Senior Center
330 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703

The Randy Boys & Friends

Concern benefitting the Alzheimer's Association.

March 27, 2013 at 9:00pm
High Noon Saloon in Madison, Wisconsin
For more information, visit the event website or Facebook page.