Aging - Alzheimer's Disease

People with dementia and their families bear hidden costs — many of which are often overlooked.

A USC study suggests that increasing omega-3 levels via supplements has little effect on brain health despite showing evidence that the nutrients directly reach the brain.

The finding underscores the need for varied populations in Alzheimer’s research.

New research on preclinical Alzheimer’s disease — before symptoms begin — shows that people decline at different rates and that those patterns are linked to key biomarkers.

Keck School of Medicine of USC practitioners connect Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers to leading-edge research — and, just as importantly, to compassionate care.

Wynnie Nguyen was awarded a grant from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund for studies aiming to stimulate growth of new brain cells and, ultimately, reverse the course of dementia.

The study, led by USC Leonard Davis Instructional Associate Professor Roberto Vicinanza, found that people who closely follow a Mediterranean-style diet have higher levels of two mitochondrial microproteins.

Using a National Institutes of Health grant, the team hopes to identify critical changes in the progression of Alzheimer’s that could lead to earlier, more effective treatments.

USC Viterbi senior Nicholas Kim led the landmark study with hopes that it could one day help improve the treatment of dementia and other brain disorders.

Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs helps people with mild to moderate dementia share memories and journal with their caregivers.