Press

The Memory Center at UChicago Medicine is the recent winner of two nationally recognized awards:

2021 Redefining American Healthcare Award – Healthcare Leadership Council (press release)

2021 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award – Family Caregiver Alliance (awards presentation)

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Explore below for press, presentations, and research publications featuring The Memory Center
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Research Gate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James_Mastrianni

‘Art Is…In’ featured as a Dementia Arts Spotlight
Dementia Spring Foundation, Summer 2023

https://dementiaspring.org/art-isin-by-fabiana-goodman/

UChicago Medicine Adds Music Therapy Option for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
At the Forefront UChicago Medicine, July 19, 2023

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/neurosciences-articles/music-therapy-for-dementia-and-alzheimers?fbclid=IwAR3-Zs8YTDQq9xXtLc3krLwKdtccfpIqWwjibTjDZXWCSCYCdIGGC-rRXBk

Violence in Caregiving: What do you do when your loved one turns violent or aggressive?
Caregiving Magazine, June 29, 2023

https://chicagocaregiving.com/violence-in-caregiving/ 
(Click here to view the entire magazine flipbook)

What Comes Next? Supporting Kids, Teens, and Young Adults after a Diagnosis
AFTD 2023 Education Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDA09aqd1u4
(Click here to view the additional AFTD Conference Video Recordings)

Caring for Caregivers
WVON 1690AM Radio, Community Health Focus Hour, November 19, 2022

https://soundcloud.com/niversityofhicagosommunityealthocusour/community-health-focus-hour-111922caring-for-caregivers

Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Is Surprisingly Prevalent — Lorenzo’s House Is Providing Hope and Support for Families of Those Affected
Better Magazine, May 17, 2022

https://better.net/chicago/life/health/younger-onset-alzheimers-disease-is-surprisingly-prevalent-lorenzos-house-is-providing-hope-and-support-for-families-of-those-affected/

Memory Center Receives National Healthcare Award from Health Industry Leaders
Redefining American Healthcare Award, Healthcare Leadership Council, Press Release, February 9, 2022

https://www.hlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Memory-Center-RAH-Release-final.pdf

Hyde Parkers Kick Off Effort To Care For Neighbors With Dementia And Their Support Systems
Block Club Chicago, March 1, 2021

https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/03/01/hyde-parkers-kick-off-effort-to-care-for-neighbors-with-dementia-and-their-support-systems/?mc_cid=f076b79596&mc_eid=d843738ef2

After successful mail-only pilot, art program for people with dementia may expand citywide
Hyde Park Herald, November 5, 2020

https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/after-successful-mail-only-pilot-art-program-for-people-with-dementia-may-expand-citywide/article_25950dc0-1eee-11eb-ae7b-5fb4691d6c74.html

How Hyde Park Became Chicago’s First Dementia Friendly Neighborhood
iHeartRadio, 103.5FM Radio, October 6, 2020

https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-10-06-how-hyde-park-became-chicagos-first-dementia-friendly-neighborhood/ 

Hyde Park Herald, October 13, 2020

https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/with-dementia-friendly-designation-in-hand-advocates-hope-to-increase-awareness-and-resources/article_93bdf882-0cbc-11eb-94dd-1b9a4c707ce5.html 

With ‘dementia-friendly’ designation in hand, advocates hope to increase awareness and resources
Block Club Chicago, October 6, 2020

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/10/06/hyde-park-named-chicagos-1st-dementia-friendly-neighborhood/

Dealing with Dementia: Types of memory loss vary, but the effects can be profound
Chicago Health Magazine, March 19, 2020

https://chicagohealthonline.com/dealing-with-dementia/ 

Demystifying Dementia (Part II)
WVON 1690AM, Community Health Focus Hour February 9, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/niversityofhicagosommunityealthocusour/community-health-focus-hour-2919demystifying-dementia-part-ii-1 (original article link has been removed)

Demystifying Dementia (Part I)
WVON 1690AM, Community Health Focus Hour December 8, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/niversityofhicagosommunityealthocusour/community-health-focus-hour-12818demystifying-dementia 
(original article link has been removed)

Brain Research Foundation To Honor Frederick A. Gibbs Discovery Award Recipients: Dr. James A. Mastrianni To Be Honored For Scientific Achievement
Brain Research Foundation, November 12, 2018

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brain-research-foundation-to-honor-frederick-a-gibbs-discovery-award-recipients-300748292.html 

UChicago Memory Center hosts dementia-friendly cruise on the Chicago River
At the Forefront UChicago, October 31, 2018

https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/neurosciences-articles/memory-center-hosts-dementia-friendly-cruise 

Excursions Help Memory Care Patients: Northwest Indiana residents go on dementia-friendly cruise planned by Hobart company
Northwest Indiana Times, October 10, 2018

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/northwest-indiana-residents-go-on-dementia-friendly-cruise-planned-by-hobart-company/article_a177de1e-080f-5daa-a7cf-f32a1bd6033b.html 

Cruise for memory-impaired sets sail in Chicago River
WGN TV, October 2, 2018

https://wgntv.com/2018/10/02/cruise-for-memory-impaired-sets-sail-in-chicago-river/ 

‘Where’s Bob?’ He cares for wife stricken with dementia who no longer knows him: This is the story of former Sun-Times photographer Bob Ringham’s caring for his wife Peg Ringham in her final days wracked by an Alzheimer’s-like condition called Lewy body dementia.
Sun Times, March 8, 2018

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/3/8/18313883/dementia-lewy-body-syndrome-bob-ringham-sun-times-photographer 

Therapeutic Art
Life’s Too Short Podcast, RadioMD, January 3rd, 2017

https://radiomd.com/show/lifes-too-short/item/34127-therapeutic-art (original article link has been removed)

From Molecule to Medicine: Pursuing Insight and New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Science Life, September 19, 2017

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2017/09/19/from-molecule-to-medicine-pursuing-insight-and-new-treatment-for-alzheimers-disease/ (original article link has been removed) 

Are the Rates of Dementia in the U.S. Really Falling, and How is Education Involved?
Science Life, February 12, 2016

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2016/02/12/are-the-rates-of-dementia-in-the-u-s-really-falling-and-how-is-education-involved/ (original article link has been removed)

Brain Teasers: Cracking the Mind’s Toughest Riddles
Science Life, May 1, 2015

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2015/05/01/brain-teasers-cracking-the-minds-toughest-riddles-video/ (original article link has been removed)

Do’s and Don’ts for a Better Working Brain: Follow these memory-boosting, concentration-enhancing tips to keep your brain on its A game at all times.
Men’s Journal Magazine, August 11, 2015

https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/seven-dos-and-donts-for-a-better-working-brain/2-do-exercise/ 

Lewy Body Dementia Strikes Hockey Giant Stan Mikita
Science Life, February 4, 2015

https://sciencelife.uchospitals.edu/2015/02/04/lewy-body-dementia-strikes-hockey-giant-stan-mikita/ (original article link has been removed)

Memory Matters: The 18th Annual Myra Rubeinstein Weis Health Resource Luncheon (James A. Mastrianni, Keynote Speaker)
Chicago Tribune, April 4, 2014

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/chi-ugc-article-the-18th-annual-myra-rubenstein-weis-health-r-2014-04-02-story.html (original article link has been removed)

Precious Memories: Gene studies advance medicines and profit for Alzheimer’s
Chicago Health, January 17, 2012

https://chicagohealthonline.com/precious-memories/ 

Proposed Alzheimer’s criteria call for early physician intervention
American Medical News, August 9, 2010

https://amednews.com/article/20100809/profession/308099953/1/ 

In locked down biohazard lab, University professor studies causes of mad cow
UChicago Maroon, May 29, 2009

https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2009/5/29/in-locked-down-biohazard-lab-university-professor-studies-causes-of-mad-cow/

SELECT PRESENTATION RECORDINGS

What Comes Next? Supporting Kids, Teens, and Young Adults after a Diagnosis
AFTD 2023 Education Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDA09aqd1u4

Effective Communication Strategies: Alzheimer’s Association (2022)

https://alz-org.zoom.us/rec/share/nHKgks4HMoFF_XuzByMeribK_BEbJy3Z8BKuab2rSKB-cv6rOJj8wkmTKHsHtsSf.fWSkkwyJptzGa89Z?startTime=1652194444000

Dementia Friendly Hyde Park Kick Off Event 
Founding team: UChicago Memory Center, Chicago Hyde Park Village, SHARE Network Chicago, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d8Sxm3Yx3A

Frontotemporal Degeneration in ALS: What is FTD and How do we Care for it?
ALS Roundtable Teleseries, The ALS Association – Greater Chicago Chapter, national recording, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UoAwCRSbBQ&feature=youtu.be