Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

Susan Schroeder, Associate Research Specialist

Phone: 608-829-3314
Email: sjschroeder2@wisc.edu
Mailing address: Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute, 7818 Big Sky Drive, Suite 215, Madison, WI 53719

Position

Associate Research Specialistl, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

Education

BS, Chemistry, Wheaton College, IL

Role at the WAI

Data management for the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP).

Background

Prior to joining the WAI Susan provided data management for 4 years for the Madison center of the Women's Health Initiative.

Current WAI Projects

Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention

The Urgency of Our Mission

In the U.S. approximately 5-10% of the population aged 65 and older has AD. In Wisconsin, this number is expected to increase by 58% from 103,000 to 163,000 persons over the next 25 years.

19 million Americans say someone in their family has the disease.

50% of persons with AD are undiagnosed and therefore, untreated.

Families delay seeking help for almost three years after the onset of cognitive symptoms.

50% of nursing home residents have AD or a related disorder.

Family and friends provide almost 75% of home care. Costs for at-home care average $12,500 each year with families paying almost the entire cost out-of-pocket.

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About Alzheimer's

Susan Schroeder, Associate Research Specialist

The Urgency of Our Mission