Resources
On our resources page, you’ll find information about different thought leaders in the discussion of women's risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. We also highlight nonprofits dedicated to women’s health and the fight against AD. Explore this community of advocacy and support.
Thought Leadership
Organizations
Dr Lisa Mosconi
Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in the connection between menopause, brain health, and Alzheimer's disease. She is also the author of The XX Brain and Brain Food, advocating for research on how hormonal changes during menopause impact cognitive function. She is active on YouTube, and podcasts, and was even a TED speaker. Dr. Mosconi is a constant advocate for education on the connection between menopause and Alzheimer’s Disease. To learn more about her, here is her website:
Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver is a journalist, author, daughter of Alzheimer’s, and advocate for women’s health, particularly in relation to Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Through the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, she promotes research on how hormonal changes during menopause impact cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease risk. She has written the best-selling children’s book What’s Happening to Grandpa? and was executive producer of the Oscar-winning film, “Still Alice.” To learn more about her, here is her website:
Tamsen Fadal
Tamsen Fadal is a journalist, author, and menopause advocate who educates women about perimenopause and menopause through her media platforms. She is also a board member and ambassador for Let’s Talk Menopause, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and improving healthcare for menopausal women. To learn more about her, here is her website:
