UF-led Alzheimer’s research center awarded $22 million to speed discoveries
The National Institute on Aging has renewed a grant for the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, co-led by Glenn Smith, Ph.D.
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Aging Matters: Post-surgical delirium a possible problem for older adults
Main Street Daily News features Catherine Price's PeCAN program.
New study seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies
A team of scientists across UF and three other universities aims to provide new insights that could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis and improved treatment.
Florida officials unveil $4.2M in Alzheimer’s research grants
Franchesca Arias is among three UF investigators to be awarded grants from the state.
Safe to sweat: UF caters to Gainesville residents with free group fitness classes
PHHP’s Department of Physical Therapy offers options for older adults and people with neurological disorders to stay active under professional supervision.
Decades later, brain training lowers dementia risk
Older adults who received cognitive speed training were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next 20 years.
Seasonal depression in people living with dementia
Shellie-Anne Levy discusses how seasonal affective disorder may affect people with dementia and provides coping tips.
Doctoral student receives award for Alzheimer’s disease research
Shannon Lee's research focused on a blood protein as a biomarker for earlier identification of severe symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Dawn M. Schiehser, Ph.D., named the Leslie & Michael Okun Rising Star Endowed Professor
The professorship honors her exceptional clinical expertise, scientific accomplishments and commitment to advancing neuropsychological care for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.
Home for life
A PHHP program funds research to keep older adults living safely at home.
