For people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, OHSU offers hope through leading-edge treatment and research. We are the only Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Oregon and among fewer than three dozen nationwide. We offer:

• A team approach, with specialists who meet weekly to discuss cases. 
• Potential access to new therapies in clinical trials. 
• A wide array of support services for patients and families. 
• A large team of researchers seeking ways to prevent or improve care for dementias such as Alzheimer’s. 
• Leadership by Jeffrey Kaye, M.D., an internationally known scientist and author of hundreds of publications on aging, Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Learn more

• Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
• Diagnosis and treatment
• Alzheimer’s disease research
• Resources for patients and families 
• Meet our team

What makes us different

Top research center: We are an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center funded by the National Institute on Aging. We’re seeking breakthroughs that could someday cure or prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Technology to improve at-home care: We work with the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology to finds ways for older people to: 

• Stay independent 
• Live at home longer 
• Improve health and quality of life 

Experts in aging: Our providers have extensive training and expertise in aging-related health issues. We provide treatment to address declining brain function, Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Team-based approach: Our experts work together on research and patient care. We meet each week to discuss cases and recommend treatment options. 

Support services: We offer a wide array of services for patients and families, including a caregiver support group and a memory disorders workshop.

The latest treatments and innovations

Advanced brain imaging: Scans called positron-emission tomography, or PET, give us a better view of protein buildup in the brain that may lead to Alzheimer’s. These detailed images help us provide an accurate diagnosis and plan your treatment.  

Complementary medicine: We’re researching how therapies such as acupuncture and meditation can help control Alzheimer’s symptoms.  

Clinical trials and research: We offer a variety of research studies to test new therapies and strategies, and to increase scientific understanding. Many are one-of-a-kind or not widely available.