University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

09/12/2025

Do video games improve memory? Research suggests that video games can improve memory, stimulate brain activity and engage multiple cognitive domains, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and attention.

SN: Who knew there was a National Video Games Day🎮?

09/09/2025

There are times when our friends and family living with dementia experience challenges communicating with us. Our friends over at NIH have compiled a list of 'Do's and Don'ts' to help us make communication easier.

Check out the article here: https://tinyurl.com/4uehw74n

08/31/2025

08/20/2025

Yes, there is a lot on information this picture.
If you feel you or a loved one are experiencing memory challenges, we are here to help you sort it out.
There are many different forms of dementia (more than are listed on this picture), including Alzheimer's. While they may share characteristics, we look at every person as 1 of 1.
www.adrc.pitt.edu

08/20/2025

Do you know the differences between palliative and hospice care? Deciding between care options for a loved one can be challenging. View this infographic to learn about some myths about these two types of care: https://go.nia.nih.gov/4lf5pzU

08/14/2025

The truth is, we can do this work without you. Consider being a part of a clinical trial. We know you have questions; we are here to answer them. Together we can make our way closer to a cure for AD/RD.
Find out about our PittADRC trials here: https://www.adrc.pitt.edu/volunteer/

Search the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder to locate a clinical trial or study for people with dementia or memory problems, caregivers, and healthy volunteers.

08/07/2025

The things that we should think about doing every day.
Want to know more?
Visit https://tinyurl.com/z9vuuz3z

08/06/2025

Remember the statement 'You are what you eat'?
Our friends over at Dementia Friendly PA want you to think more about how nutrition plays a role in reducing your risk for dementia.

Grab a healthy lunch and sit in on this session. And it's FREE!

We are a week away from the August Dementia Friendly PA Webinar when we discuss nutrition’s role in dementia risk reduction and care!

Register for this free webinar ➡️ http://tinyurl.com/aycrbhk9

We are pleased to be joined by Dr. Kyra O’Brien, MD, MSHP, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Medical Director, Penn Medicine GUIDE Program, Penn Memory Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

What you'll learn:
-How to change your diet to support healthy brain aging
- How Alzheimer's disease and related dementias can impact appetite and nutrition.
- Ways to address eating and drinking difficulties for persons living with dementia.

We look forward to learning with you!

07/29/2025

Are you noticing changes in how you think and remember things? Have you considered being evaluated for cognitive changes? Check out this video from the NIA, then visit our website (www.adrc.pitt.edu) to Get Involved.

When both of Will’s parents developed dementia, he and his wife moved back into his childhood home to be full-time caregivers. He discusses how participating...

07/24/2025

Visiting grandparents this summer??? Are you noticing ‘changes’ that don’t seem like normal aging? Are you caregiving from a distance?

Get information about effective caregiving in a long-distance caregiver role.

07/17/2025

“I love the winter, weather
Because I've got my love to keep me warm” Great song… But this summer has been HOT, HOT, HOT…

Older Adults, including those with dementia, sometimes have challenges regulating body temperature and noticing conditions that could lead to emergencies.

Learn about heat-related illnesses—hyperthermia (e.g., heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more)—and seek help for symptoms of heat stroke.