These experts from the UW–Madison faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, email the Office of Strategic Communication.
Experts on today’s news
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Nathaniel Chin on: Dementia risk rising in US population, new research says, doubling by 2060
A study published in January suggests the risk for developing dementia is higher than previously estimated, with projections doubling to about 1 million a year by 2060. More than 2 in 5 people over the age of 55 in the US – about 42% – are expected to develop dementia as they age.
Nathaniel Chin, MD, medical director and Clinical Core Co-Leader for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), medical director for the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP), and host of the Wisconsin ADRC's podcast, "Dementia Matters," can speak to why this is happening, contributing factors, and what can be done to prevent dementia.
Previous interviews include:
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“Up to 40 percent of dementia cases are preventable” - Wisconsin Public Radio (2024)
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“Rethinking The Future of Dementia Care” / Science Friday (2023)
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“6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease” - PBS-TV (2020)
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