Fresh from sponsoring this week’s Community Immunity Town Hall on the V100 Facebook page, we delve into diversity in research with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. The Town Hall was entitled, “Science, Research and Communities of … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Three!
Bashir Easter
About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Two!
It is week two of our conversation about science and research with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. This week we learn about the expectations if you decide to enroll in the All of Us Research Program. Milwaukee Times: Dr. Easter, last … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Two!
About Science and Research with All of Us!
This is the beginning of a weekly conversation about science and research. Today we speak with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Times: The past year has been extremely tough on the African American community. COVID-19 has hit … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us!
Coping with dementia – patient and caregiver care
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Dr. Bashir Easter knows first-hand the impact dementia can have on an individual and the toll it can take on caregivers. His mother was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55 and for the past 17 years he and his siblings have cared for her. Dr. Easter’s sister has taken on the role … [Read more...] about Coping with dementia – patient and caregiver care
Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
MPS summer academy students, led by Raymond Roberts, choral director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, embarked on a music appreciation journey this June that is culminating in a service project to assist dementia patients. Over four weeks, students explored and researched the origins of music genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. They listened to top songs dating … [Read more...] about Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients