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Things to do now for a healthy brain later

November 06, 2023 | Heather Shannon

There is no proven way of preventing Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia, but these strategies may help.

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Understanding sundowning triggers is key to prevention

April 11, 2023 | Heather Shannon

Sundowning affects up to two-thirds of people with dementia, but it can happen to any older adult.

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Dietary supplements to help fight macular degeneration

November 23, 2022 | UCI Health

Certain vitamins and dietary supplements can help prevent advanced age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older...

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Fear of falling makes falls more likely

September 01, 2022 | Valerie Elwell

Frequent falls are not a normal part of aging, but the fear of falling, itself may increase the likelihood of taking a tumble, says UCI Health...

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Lifestyle changes to lessen your risk for Alzheimer's

April 28, 2022 | UCI Health

UCI Health neuropsychologist Hayley B. Kristinsson, PsyD, who specializes in neurodegenerative disorders and the cognitive markers used to predict...

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Fighting ageism in healthcare

March 08, 2022 | Valerie Elwell

Ageism in healthcare is an all-too-common problem, one that UCI Health geriatric medicine specialists have fought for decades. Dr. Katayoun...

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