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Researchers gather to address critical topics in aging and dementiaThe ACT Research Symposium returns with an in-person scientific forum.
healthy aging, ACT study, Alzheimer’s disease, ACT Research Symposium
2023-06-14
Traumatic brain injury raises risk of brain atrophyStudy suggests pathology of brain cell loss after traumatic head injury is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease.
ACT study, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury
2023-06-14
Better tools for assessing substance use disorderA study finds that a simple checklist developed at KPWHRI does well at measuring symptoms of substance use disorder.
behavioral health, substance use disorder, primary care checklist
2023-06-08
Latino families inform training for caregivers of people with dementiaMaggie Ramirez, PhD, and Robert Penfold, PhD, culturally adapt an evidence-based online program.
aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, Latino, Hispanic, STAR Caregivers, Latina
2023-06-02
How do you make sense of a mountain of evidence?KPWHRI researchers answer questions about systematic reviews and their impact on health care guidelines.
guidelines, systematic reviews, skin cancer screening
2023-05-17
Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax linked to improved public health outcomesAn evaluation with KPWHRI researchers looked at the impacts of the tax so far.
obesity, beverage tax, BMI, body mass index
2023-05-15
Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable populationStudies offer insights into the lives of older adults with dementia who lack family.
ACT study, dementia, dementia care
2023-05-10
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.