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Federal funding will benefit UCLA’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program

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  • May 10, 2012
On May 8, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that, as part of its Health Care Innovation awards...
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UCLA seeking adults for memory loss study

Although UCLA Health System is noted for its state-of-the art medical technology, researchers at the facility are also interested in complementary...
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Hospitalization impacts seniors’ cognitive function

Los Angeles is home to state-of-the art medical centers such as UCLA Health System and Cedars-Sinai. Their presence is a comfort to seniors who...
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UCLA’s new Alzheimer’s and dementia program will aid patients and caregivers

On March 14, UCLA’s geriatrics division announced that it will launch a unique, comprehensive Alzheimer's and dementia care program....
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Yoga benefits caregivers of dementia patients

Anyone who has spent time providing care for a demented patient is well aware of the stress it produces. According to a new study by researchers at...
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New UCLA research reports that fish is a brain food

A diet high in fish has been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and loss of cognitive function (thinking ability and memory). A...
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New UCLA study on memory enhancement

A new UCLA study has found that mild electrical stimulation of an area of the brain that stores memory can improve performance. The study was...
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UCLA researchers identify chemical changes that signal future Alzheimer’s

Knowing that currently no effective disease exists for treatment, would you like to know that you are genetically predisposed to suffering from it...
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New UCLA study on depression in seniors

According to UCLA Health System, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the elderly; however, little is known about the...
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Staying young: new research

Many L.A. women undergo plastic surgery to maintain a youthful appearance; however, it would be preferable to take medication that would prevent...
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