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(Creating Dementia Solutions 60-61) Special Double Episode: Perspectives on Research Funding for Dementia and More
Michigan State University dementia researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to offer perspective on various fronts. That includes threats to dementia research funding.
Dr. Atkin and two of his medical students - Isabel "Izzy" Brown and Reba Koratich - also discuss the idea of a blood test to determine dementia risk - and the status of a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Episode Resources
The Lancet Commission Risk Factors for Dementia
Miles for Memories website
Miles for Memories technology
Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology
More Creating Dementia Solutions episodes and MFM 2025 Research Update
ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES
Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.
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By RichardMichigan State University dementia researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to offer perspective on various fronts. That includes threats to dementia research funding.
Dr. Atkin and two of his medical students - Isabel "Izzy" Brown and Reba Koratich - also discuss the idea of a blood test to determine dementia risk - and the status of a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Episode Resources
The Lancet Commission Risk Factors for Dementia
Miles for Memories website
Miles for Memories technology
Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology
More Creating Dementia Solutions episodes and MFM 2025 Research Update
ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES
Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.