Latest Episodes
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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...
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Before I Go: Can We Talk?
No one wants to think about their death, let alone talk about it. But having a meaningful conversation with your loved ones about your...
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Diet, Exercise and.... Doodling?
At the Penn Memory Center, one of the most common questions we hear is: What can I do to keep my brain healthy as...
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"I Had My Old Girl Back"
In dementia care and research, it’s widely accepted that people living with advanced dementia often lose the ability to connect and communicate as they...