11.4.24 | Alzheimer's Disease
Championing Alzheimer’s Disease Change with Jim Taylor, Voices of Alzheimer’s
Nearly two-thirds of the 7 million adults in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. As the disease […]
9.20.24 | Menopause
Moving from Invisibility to Empowerment for Women in Midlife
Midlife represents about 63% of women in the United States, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet, health research focused on this critical window for healthy aging interventions in women has been understudied.
5.1.24 | Alzheimer's Disease
Spotlighting Women’s Health Research at the “The Power of Research: The Need for Gender Equity” Luncheon
On April 24, 2024, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) at Cleveland Clinic co-hosted a poignant luncheon titled “The Power of Research: The Need for Gender Equity.”
4.30.24 | Alzheimer's Disease
The Power of Research: The Need for Gender Equity Photo Gallery
On April 24, 2024, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) joined Maria Shriver and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) […]
11.28.23 | Diagnostics
Diagnostic Screenings May Help Reveal the Power of Preventative Health
The importance of preventative health care for women was reiterated time and time again throughout the SWHR Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health virtual public forum series this year.
11.6.23 | Patient
Join SWHR in Taking Care of Women Caregivers this November
This November, during Family Caregivers Month and ahead of Giving Tuesday on November 28, SWHR is shining a light on women caregivers and showing our support for the role that they play in society.
10.24.23 | Alzheimer's Disease
“Forgetting Christmas” Film Aims to Spotlight Alzheimer’s Caregivers
SWHR spoke with filmmaker Cadell Cook about his upcoming film “Forgetting Christmas,” a story about Alzheimer’s disease. This blog post captures takeaways from the conversation.
6.28.23 | Health Equity
A Call to Action for Women Living with Alzheimer’s, Informed by Data Dashboard
To bring attention to Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in June, SWHR released a statement of priority areas that could eliminate gaps in delays in Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses for women, among other things.
4.27.23 | Alzheimer's Disease
“The Power of Research” Luncheon Shines Spotlight on Alzheimer’s Disease in Women and Research to Address It
SWHR, the Women’s Alzheimer's Movement, and Maria Shriver hosted the “The Power of Research: Bridging the Gap” luncheon to bring awareness to women’s risk of developing and dying from Alzheimer’s disease.
