All Alzheimer’s disease

Two women stand in front of a bookcase containing medical texts.

February 5, 2024

Making the invisible visible: New center explores equity in dementia care and caregiving 

The Center for Health Equity in Cognitive Aging will fund research, mentor faculty and connect with a national network

August 19, 2022

UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease

Stimulating brain stem cells to produce new neurons could lead to promising therapies.

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May 24, 2019

New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Neurogenesis may moderate effects of brain pathology

Fish oil supplement

January 8, 2019

Technique boosts omega 3 fatty acid levels in brain

How does fish oil affect cognition, mood?

Drs. Vladimir Ilievski and Keiko Watanabe

October 3, 2018

Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer’s

UIC researchers study effects of oral bacteria on brain health in mice

Glial Amyloid Plaques

June 4, 2018

How does alcohol influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alcohol may change expression of genes involved in clearing dangerous proteins in the brain

Dementia Guide Expert for Families app

March 7, 2017

App helps families, individuals cope with dementia

Evidence-based app created by geriatric experts

Dementia Guide Expert for Families app

February 23, 2017

New mobile app helps families, individuals cope with dementia

Pocket dementia education for older adults and families