For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research from a USC professor reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues.
Why people become more prone to distraction with age
A specific network in the brain may be to blame, according to a USC-led study on stress.
Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break
Youthcare, which recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, gives students valuable training while helping patients’ families.
Education can hold off dementia, new USC-led study finds
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.