4 – Alzheimers

The emergence of multiple new brain imaging technologies and the combined application of these new approaches is helping to create new insights into aging and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the deposition of amyloid beta protein in clumps or “plaques” within the brain. These plaques ... continue reading

Researchers have a unique opportunity to better understand how cultural factors influence aging and Alzheimer’s in the Latino community.

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Latino friends join Alzheimer’s study, tackle ‘cultural’ issue (USA Today)

Researchers have a unique opportunity to better understand how cultural factors influence aging and Alzheimer’s in the Latino community.

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For Latinos, Alzheimer’s is ‘a very cultural issue’ (USA Today)