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‘Behind the Blue’: Celebrating 40 years of Sanders-Brown’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

The UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact.

New diagnostic criteria for LATE dementia offers hope for improved dementia care

Researchers at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE.

Easing agitation and fear: UK researchers study cannabis for late-stage dementia

Researchers at UK are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.

UK study links key nutrients to reducing brain iron buildup

Researchers at UK have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

Neuroscience and pharmacology research raises recent UK grad's interest in medicine

Recent UK graduate Elaf Ghoneim aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact in her community.

Decoding dementia: Sanders-Brown researchers uncover genetic keys

Work by several researchers within UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics.

UK researchers find Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in long COVID patients

Research from the UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging shows evidence that the cognitive impairments observed in long COVID patients share similarities with those seen in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 

Registration open for 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia

The 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia is set for Sept. 27-28.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

Unity in the Community addresses Frankfort’s health needs in partnership with UK

First Baptist Church Frankfort opened its doors to more than 500 individuals in the community to put an emphasis on their well-being.

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