Helen Daniels Bader Alzheimer's and Aging Lecture Series

Moving from Research to Action: Lifestyle Approaches to Healthy Brain Aging

This session explores the science of cognitive resilience, demonstrating how individuals can maintain sharp thinking and memory even when facing cellular and structural changes in the brain. Sharing data from The Okonkwo Lab, the speakers will bridge the gap between complex biological findings and adoptable lifestyle approaches by outlining how modifiable risk factors, such as physical exercise and mental engagement, can powerfully alter the course of aging. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to promote cognitive longevity in their professional practice, empowering them to become advocates for brain health in the community.

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM (CST) | Registration*

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (CST) | Full Breakfast Buffet/Registration Continues* 

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM (CST) | Welcome and Opening Remarks

Lesley H. Walker, Ph.D. Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Faculty, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

9:05 AM – 9:15 AM (CST) | Introduction of Keynote Speakers

Crista Kruse, Director of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Wisconsin-Parkside

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM (CST) | Keynote Address: Moving from Research to Action: Lifestyle Approaches to Healthy Brain Aging 

-Ozioma Okonkwo, Ph.D., Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

-Monica Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinical Research Coordinator, The SuperAging Research Initiative, The Okonkwo Lab

-Alyssa Pandos, BS, Assistant Program Manager, The Okonkwo Lab

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (CST) | Questions, Answers, and Reflections 

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM (CST) | Closing Remarks

*This applies to In-person attendees only

Ozioma Okonkwo, Ph.D

Professor

University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medicine and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Monica Bruce, MA, CCC-SLP

Clinical Research Coordinator

The SuperAging Research Initiative,

The Okonkwo Lab

Alyssa Pandos, BS

Assistant Program Manager

The Okonkwo Lab

UW-Parkside is proud to collaborate with Bader Philanthropies to offer a free annual training, bringing valuable education on the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia information to our community. Together, we are committed to fostering local growth and making these critical learning opportunities accessible to all.