A monthly newsletter from the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
September 2021
The Buddy Program is Named for the Miller Family
Glen and Wendy Miller have supported the Mesulam Center since 2008. The Buddy Program was recently named for them, honoring their longtime commitment, as the Glen and Wendy Miller Family Buddy Program.

“The concept of exposing new, young doctors to Alzheimer’s patients has long-range benefit for the doctors, the patients, and the patients’ families,” Glen Miller said.

This year marks 25 years of the program.
Biomarker predicts cognitive decline in
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Center researchers discovered the buildup of tau protein in the brain predicts the amount of future cognitive decline over one year in individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

The more tau protein a person had in a specific region of their brain, the more likely they were to have worse cognition a year later. The study also found the higher the level of tau, the more atrophy was occurring across the brain. 

The study was published Sept. 8 in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Upcoming Events from our Community Partners
South Loop Memory Cafe: October 14, 3-4p.m. CDT
The South Loop Village Memory Cafe is a monthly social gathering for persons living with dementia and their family, friends and care partners. Meetings are now in-person at the Second Presbyterian Church in Fellowship Hall.

All are welcome to join these free monthly gatherings. They are hosted every second Thursday of the month.
Walk to End Alzheimer's: October 9
Join the Mesulam Center Team walking to end Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 9 at Soldier Field. All are welcome to join the team to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and related dementias, while bringing our community together.

Our team name is “Mesulam Center – Northwestern University”. You will receive an email after registering to confirm that you have joined the team!

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Callen Spencer
Announcements & Updates
Enrolling SuperAgers!
One of our key studies is actively enrolling participants.
The SuperAging Study
This study is for cognitively healthy individuals over age 80. Participants will complete memory and thinking tests and MRI brain scans.
Join the SPIRIT Study
SPIRIT stands for Sharing Patients Illness Representations to Increase Trust

This study is for individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia and their care partners. All visits are online or over the phone so no travel is needed.
Share Your Story
Are you a Mesulam Center research participant? Are you interested in sharing your story? Consider joining our team of research advocates.
Consider making a gift to support the Mesulam Center.
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