Articles of interest in the News relating to the Semel Institute at UCLA

Dr. Linda Ercoli on Care Facility

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:59:42 +0000

Article link:

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-me-alzheimers-care-20120507,0,7320434.story

Linda Ercoli, director of geriatric psychology in the department of psychiatry, was quoted May 7 in a Los Angeles Times article about a proposed Hollywood-area care facility for patients with dementia.

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Summer Scholars

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:57:16 +0000

Article link:

http://www.examiner.com/article/registration-now-open-for-the-summer-session-of-...

The May 8 Examiner announced registration for UCLA Senior Scholars, a program offered by the UCLA Longevity Center that enables people age 50 and older to audit undergraduate classes at UCLA.

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Dependence on technology affecting memory function?

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:54:56 +0000

Article link:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/07/health/memory-computers-brain/index.html

Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute and director of the UCLA Longevity Center, commented May 7 in a CNN.com article about how our dependence on technology can interfere with memory formation.

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UCLA seeking adults for memory loss study

Ashley Walker — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:42:36 +0000

Article link:

http://www.examiner.com/article/ucla-seeking-adults-for-memory-loss-study

The Examiner covered April 26 a new study by the UCLA Center for Longevity that is seeking adults with memory complaints, ages 50 to 90, to study the effectiveness of the supplement curcumin on age-related memory loss.

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Toronto Star Highlights Keeping the Brain Sharp

Ashley Walker — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:37:13 +0000

Article link:

http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/1169639--a-q-a-with-dr-gary-small-on...

The Toronto Star featured April 29 a Q&A with Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging and professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute, about brain function, dementia and his book, “The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life.”

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Scams on Dementia Patients

Ashley Walker — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:39:21 +0000

Article link:

http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/Scammers-use-memory-loss-to-pray-on-the-el...

KOMO-TV Channel 4 (Seattle) and other ABC affiliates across the country covered how scammers prey on people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The report included an interview with Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute and director of the UCLA Longevity Center.

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Everyday Activities can Lower your Alzheimer's Risk

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:48:45 +0000

Article link:

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663853

Dr. Gary Small was quoted in an April 18 HealthDay News story about everyday activities that can lower Alzheimer’s risk.

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Regrets & Aging - Sunnier Outlook may Help

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:39:40 +0000

Article link:

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=663947

Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging, professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute and director of the UCLA Longevity Center, commented April 19 in HealthDay News about regrets and aging.

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Daily Bruin features caregiver support group

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:17:47 +0000

Article link:

http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2012/04/reagans_daughter_coleads_alz...

Reagan’s daughter co-leads alzheimer’s support group at UCLA Medical Center

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Our Relationship with Tech Devices

Peter Westermayer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:26:12 +0000

Article link:

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/mind-soul/story/2012-03-26/Technology-can-push-our-...

A March 26 article in USA Today about Americans' love–hate relationships with their personal electronic devices quoted and cited research by Dr. Gary Small, Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute and director of the UCLA Center for Longevity.

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Brain functioning during middle age - CNN reports

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:45:22 +0000

Article link:

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1203/10/hcsg.01.html

Small was also interviewed March 10 on CNN’s “Sanjay Gupta MD” about brain function during middle age.

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Simple, low cost yoga improves life for caregivers

Peter Westermayer — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:25:45 +0000

Article link:

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/help-for-family-dementia-caregivers-230448....

While care for the caregivers is difficult to find, a new study out of UCLA suggests that using yoga to engage in very brief, simple daily meditation can lead to improved cognitive functioning and lower levels of depression for caregivers.

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Dr. Small on CBS Morning Show

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:41:11 +0000

Article link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7401367n

Dr. Small speaks with Gayle King and Charlie Rose regarding Alzheimer's disease.

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iPad Upgrades

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:41:37 +0000

Article link:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2012-03-06/apple-ipad-family/53390232/1

Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging and a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute, was quoted March 7 in a USA Today story on iPad upgrades.

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Physical Benefits of "Active" Video Games

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:01:46 +0000

Article link:

http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=662136

Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging, a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute and director of the UCLA Center for Longevity, commented Feb. 27 in HealthDay News about the physical benefits of "active" video games.

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Senior Scholars in the News

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:59:46 +0000

Article link:

http://sanfernandosun.com/sanfernsun/calendar

Senior Scholars Program for Adults 50+ for the joy of learning!

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How to determine life expectancy for seniors

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:49:42 +0000

Article link:

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2012-02-19/Do-seniors-really-want-to-k...

Dr. David Reuben, chief of geriatrics, was quoted Feb. 20 in a USA Today article about how to determine life expectancy for seniors.

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Brain imaging technique predicts cognitive decline

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:38:03 +0000

Article link:

http://www.healthimaging.com/index.php?option=com_articles&view=article&id=32030...

Medscape, Web Outlets Cover Brain-Imaging Technique
Medical News Today and Medscape reported Feb. 16, Health Imaging reported Feb. 15, Physician’s Briefing, DotMed News, Science Daily, EmaxHealth and MedicalXpress reported Feb. 13 on a brain imaging tool that effectively predicted cognitive decline over a two-year period. Dr. Gary Small, Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging and a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute; and Dr. Jorge Barrio, Plott Chair in Gerontology and a professor of molecular and medical pharmacology, were quoted.

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UCLA and Motion Picture Television Fund form new clinic

Peter Westermayer — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:13:36 +0000

Article link:

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/mptf-and-ucla-health-system-join-228991.asp...

The Motion Picture and Television Fund, the 90-year-old charity supporting members of Hollywood's entertainment industry, today announced a first-of-its-kind affiliation with the UCLA Health System and UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital to establish a geriatric psychiatry unit at the MPTF's Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, Calif.

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Dr. Linda Ercoli and Patti Davis: What to do if you suspect your parents have early Alzheimer's

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:05:02 +0000

Article link:

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/06/health/la-he-alzheimers-warning-signs-20...

Dr. Linda Ercoli and Patti Davis commented in a Feb. 6 Los Angeles Times column about steps to take if you suspect your parent might have early Alzheimer’s.

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Linda Ercoli speaks to "LA Times" about helping aging parents avoid nursing homes

Peter Westermayer — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:02:29 +0000

Article link:

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-parents-safe-at-home-20120206,0,18405.story

Dr. David Reuben, chief of the division of geriatrics, and Linda Ercoli, director of geriatric psychology in the department of psychiatry, were quoted in a separate Feb. 6 Los Angeles Times article about how to help aging parents avoid nursing homes.