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This Moment in Alzheimer's: Taking Stock and Look Forward
Welcome to a mid-year bonus episode of The Age of Aging! While the podcast takes a short break between seasons, we wanted to bring...
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Season 3 Finale: Neither Superheroes, Nor Angels
When we talk about dementia on this podcast, we are often talking about its most common cause: Alzheimer's disease. However, dementia has many causes,...
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Okay, Let's Talk About Sex and Dementia
Sex and intimacy can be difficult topics to navigate, especially for caregivers and their partners facing the challenges of a dementia diagnosis. These conversations...
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Transforming a System of Care
The U.S. healthcare system is changing—especially when it comes to caring for older adults. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how vulnerable our aging population is,...
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Early Onset Caregiving
We often think of dementia as something that affects the oldest among us, and that’s often true; at the Penn Memory Center, the average...
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From Surviving to Thriving After 50
The world is getting older—and that reality is what inspired this podcast. Thanks to advances in medicine, healthier lifestyles, and improved living conditions, people...