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People living in long-term care (LTC) homes are often socially isolated.

The loss of connections between nerve cells is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

Periodontitis, a chronic oral inflammatory disease-causing tissue damage, bone deterioration and tooth loss, has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Medical imaging has changed how we study and treat brain degeneration.

When brain cells are injured during Alzheimer’s disease, those cells may either die or become too electrically excitable.

Dehydration can be dangerous for older adults.

Recovery of movement after a spinal cord injury starts in the brain.

MRI is a powerful tool for measuring how the brain changes across life and how conditions like preterm birth or concussion can disrupt the brain’s development.

We propose to develop a digital signature that identifies the level of care partner burden associated with person living with dementia (PLWD)/care partner dyads living in the community.

A major challenge in dementia care is determining the point at which driving becomes significantly compromised for people with dementia (PWD).