USC-led taskforce recommends increased caregiver services and supports promoting policies for change
The California Task Force on Family Caregiving recommend better services and supports for family caregivers.
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A new NIA program grant awarded to USC researchers focuses on understanding air pollution’s effects on the brain.
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USC researchers have discovered that transfer of vital genetic information within a cell isn’t the one-way telegraph once thought
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Professor Caleb Finch awarded honorary doctorate by France’s École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE)
The award recognizes Finch's achievements as an Alzheimer’s neurologist and professor and notes how he has, “combined anthropology and molecular biology in his approach to aging, showing the fruitfulness of the dialogue between the hard sciences and human and social sciences.”
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In honor of Alzheimer's Brain & Awareness Month, here are five healthy habits that may help you retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
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A new center dedicated to research on longevity and healthy aging has been established at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology with a $20 million gift from Mei-Lee Ney.
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Recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Youthcare offers affordable respite care for unpaid family caregivers caring for someone with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
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USC Leonard Davis School study concludes that consumers searching for a nursing home should consider the ratings from Yelp and government sites such as Nursing Home Compare to get a complete picture of a home’s quality and care.
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Related study shows the importance of discovering how to delay the onset of dementia; otherwise, more people will end up living longer with the debilitating condition.
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USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Professor Valter Longo, expert on dietary restriction and regeneration, leads team of USC and Harvard researchers looking to slow aging and prevent disease.
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- 2024 Kesten Lecture: University Professor Caleb Finch Highlights Modern Causes of Alzheimer’s, Suggests Dementia Rates Could Be Reduced
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