USC Aging and Cognition

USC Aging and Cognition Research Program
Housed: @SchaefferCenter
Co-Directors: @zissimop and @MJhealthecon

[Wisconsin ADRC @WisconsinADRC]

How much does it cost to live with dementia? @USCAgingCog's Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the U.S. Cost of Dementia Project and their 2025 report, as well as what their findings mean for individuals, care partners and public policy in the future. Listen 🎧 https://t.co/Pn2xebvZVC

[USC Schaeffer @USCSchaeffer]

The total economic burden of #Alzheimers and related dementias in the US will hit $781B this year, finds research led by the @USC Schaeffer Center.

The researchers aim to provide the most comprehensive accounting yet of dementia’s growing economic toll.
https://t.co/8oiZFrRD9k

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

#Dementia takes a physical, emotional, & financial toll on individuals, families, & communities. This @NASEM_Health report outlines research priorities to advance prevention & treatment & recommends strategies to overcome barriers to progress: https://t.co/B3yzl4IPtk

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

A team of top USC researchers, including @zissimop, @DanaPGoldman, @MJhealthecon, and @JohannaThunell from @SchaefferCenter, is building a cost model to generate comprehensive national, annual estimates of the costs of dementia.
https://t.co/yqOC3AJz20

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Reminder to submit your manuscript to the special issue dedicated to highlighting dementia and caregiver science. Deadline is Oct. 1.

[Alzheimer's & Dementia Journals @alzdemjournals]

Call for papers! We're publishing a special issue dedicated to highlighting dementia care and caregiver science. Deadline is Oct. 1. Learn more and submit your manuscript: https://t.co/u2tekk8s7H

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

New study by @JohannaThunell, @zissimop, and colleagues @SchaefferCenter reveals that white and Hispanic people with ADRD were most likely to be diagnosed with symptoms like depression and agitation compared to Black and Asian people. https://t.co/czdvXDfHPU

[Alzheimer's & Dementia Journals @alzdemjournals]

Call for papers! We're publishing a special issue dedicated to highlighting dementia care and caregiver science. Deadline is Oct. 1. Learn more and submit your manuscript: https://t.co/u2tekk8s7H

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Call for Papers: Alzheimer's & Dementia is delighted to announce a Call for Papers for their Special Issue on Advancing Dementia Care and Caregiving Science in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). For more information, visit the link below.
https://t.co/SYRrZrOKH3

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Thank you, @stforner for an informative presentation on diverse opportunities available through the @alzassociation, covering funding, publications, conferences, and other invaluable programming. Visit their website to learn more!
https://t.co/Hit9xd9d37

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

@DrAilshire Dr. David Reuben delivered an engaging presentation on the clinical care of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. He presented on an Alzheimer's Disease care program model that utilizes a multidisciplinary care team approach.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

@DrAilshire Dr. Paul Aisen gave a great presentation on the AD therapeutic landscape. He highlighted the significance of PET scans in visualizing plaques and tangles, which greatly facilitated rational drug development. Accurate blood tests are now emerging as replacements for PET scans.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

@DrAilshire delivered an outstanding presentation on the environmental determinants of cognitive health and dementia. She provided a framework illustrating how climate-sensitive exposures influence the risk and health burden of ADRD.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Dr. Helena Chui provided an insightful presentation on the vascular contributions and risk factors to dementia, covering smoking, hypertension, and diabetes, along with prevention strategies.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Day 2 of our Science of AD/ADRD for Social Scientists Program commences today with a keynote by @ManlyEpic, shedding light on pathways to brain health equity. She explores the investigation of social and structural influences on cognition and ADRD biomarkers.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

@njahanshad Thank you to @jblangbaum for her interesting presentation on harnessing biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease treatment and prevention. She provided invaluable insights, including a proposed workflow for utilizing plasma p-tau217 in clinical settings.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Great insights shared by @njahanshad on population neuroimaging of healthy aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Her talk delved into innovative sequences and technologies designed to detect nuanced anatomical changes, highlighting crucial connections with ADRD risk factors.

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Fantastic kickoff at the Science of AD/ADRD for Social Scientists Program with insightful talks by Maria Corrada-Bravo, Sean Curran, David Bennett, and @zissimop. We are looking forward to more enlightening sessions ahead!

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

#SchaefferCenter Fellow Alice Chen will be addressing market challenges in rare disease treatment development and discussing how policymakers can incentivize innovation at the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on Thurs, Feb 29. https://t.co/bPvXBcqiCX

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

New article from Population Research Bureau (PRB) showcases research by @JohannaThunell and fellow @SchaefferCenter affiliates on 'COVID-19 Hospitalization and Mortality in Racially & Ethnically Diverse Persons Living With Dementia.'

https://t.co/pcBuDjhwZr

[USC Aging and Cognition @USCAgingCog]

Dr. @JohannaThunell is giving a talk titled: "Using Observational Study for Dementia Research in Diverse Populations" at the @USC_ADResearch.