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Age of Aging

Penn Memory Center

Welcome to the Age of Aging, a podcast about living well with an aging brain. The Age of Aging is a podcast released every other Tuesday, covering a wide range of stories in aging research. Co-hosted by Jake Johnson and Terrence Casey from the Penn Memory Center communications team, each episode they will explore what it means to age with independence and dignity in the modern world. You can expect to hear from the University of Pennsylvania’s world-class researchers, caregivers of those with

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00:29:13

Holiday Caregiving Tips

Age of Aging ·

2024/11/26

The holidays are a time for celebration, joy, and being with loved ones. Unfortunately, it can also be a time that brings stress and anxiety. Between travel, shopping, and managing family dynamics, this season can feel overwhelming. For caregivers and individuals with dementia, these challenges are often magnified. Travel and social gatherings can pose unique difficulties, leaving many caregivers wondering: What will the holidays look like for my loved one and me this year? To

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00:29:05

Building Trust

Age of Aging ·

2024/11/12

Providing equitable aging research and care faces a major barrier: minorities that are disproportionately impacted by dementia are greatly underrepresented. Data shows that Black and African American individuals are twice as a likely to develop dementia. Hispanic and Latino populations are one and a half times as likely. At the core of this issue is what researchers call social and structural determinants of health (SSDOH). These are the ways our health is impacted by social

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00:27:04

What's Your Voting Plan?

Age of Aging ·

2024/10/29

This November, millions of Americans will head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election. But while the right to vote is essential to our democracy, unfortunately, the process of voting can present unique challenges for individuals with disabilities like dementia, often requiring outside assistance. If you’re a caregiver, how much can you help someone vote? What kind of assistance is available to those with dementia? On episode 3 of the Age of Aging, we look at voting,

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00:27:04

What's Your Voting Plan?

Age of Aging ·

2024/10/29

This November, millions of Americans will head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election. But while the right to vote is essential to our democracy, unfortunately, the process of voting can present unique challenges for individuals with disabilities like dementia, often requiring outside assistance. If you’re a caregiver, how much can you help someone vote? What kind of assistance is available to those with dementia? On episode 3 of the Age of Aging, we look at voting,

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00:27:53

Arts on the Mind

Age of Aging ·

2024/10/15

An Alzheimer's doctor goes to the opera...This isn't the start of a bad joke; it's the result of a collaboration between the Penn Memory Center and leaders of Philadelphia's arts community. The first of its kind at PMC, the Arts on the Mind Festival explored the intersection of the mind and art over a two-month event span. Music, literature, visual art, and film were all featured as mediums to better understand the importance of art in our lives and even how art can be used to

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00:22:12

In Sickness and in Health

Age of Aging ·

2024/10/01

Over the past two years, the world has seen major developments in Alzheimer’s disease treatment with the release of two new medications: Lecanamab, marketed as Leqembi, and Donanemab, marketed as Kisunla. These two treatments are the first of their kind to reduce the physical signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain and potentially slow down the progression of cognitive decline. In the premiere episode of season 2 of the Age of Aging, we explore these new anti-amyloid

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00:22:12

In Sickness and in Health

Age of Aging ·

2024/10/01

Over the past two years, the world has seen major developments in Alzheimer’s disease treatment with the release of two new medications: Lecanamab, marketed as Leqembi, and Donanemab, marketed as Kisunla. These two treatments are the first of their kind to reduce the physical signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain and potentially slow down the progression of cognitive decline. In the premiere episode of season 2 of the Age of Aging, we explore these new anti-amyloid

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00:09:48

What's Next for the Age of Aging

Age of Aging ·

2024/09/17

The first four episodes mark the end of the first season of the Age of Aging. But don’t worry! The second season of the Age of Aging will resume two weeks from now. With a slightly different format, the stories of Season 2 will feature old and new voices from researchers, clinicians, and patients. In this episode, hosts Terrence and Jake reflect on their favorite stories from season one, share feedback from listeners, and talk about the lessons learned along the way

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00:41:41

Diagnosing Dementia

Age of Aging ·

2024/09/03

Diagnostic testing is at the heart of both the clinical care and research at the Penn Memory Center. Patients and research participants alike undergo various diagnostics such as PET scans, MRI scans, and cognitive tests. These tools help clinicians turn symptoms such as dementia into a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s disease. But what are these tests? And what can they actually tell us about aging? On Episode 4 of the Age of Aging, we examine the full diagnostic

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00:41:41

Diagnosing Dementia (Ep. 4)

Age of Aging ·

2024/09/03

Diagnostic testing is at the heart of both the clinical care and research at the Penn Memory Center. Patients and research participants alike undergo various diagnostics such as PET scans, MRI scans, and cognitive tests. These tools help clinicians turn symptoms such as dementia into a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s disease. But what are these tests? And what can they actually tell us about aging?On Episode 4 of the Age of Aging, we examine the full diagnostic experience. Our first segment

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00:34:59

The Caregiving Episode

Age of Aging ·

2024/08/20

We often think of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia in terms of their impact on the individual living with the disease. Of course, this is with good reason: a person with an age-related neurological disease will experience difficulties in their day-to-day life incomprehensible to most others. However, for every patient, there is one person or many people caring for that person daily. Caregivers do the often unsung physical and emotional labor of dementia, making

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00:34:59

The Caregiving Episode (Ep.3)

Age of Aging ·

2024/08/20

We often think of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia in terms of their impact on the individual living with the disease. Of course, this is with good reason: a person with an age-related neurological disease will experience difficulties in their day-to-day life incomprehensible to most others. However, for every patient, there is one person or many people caring for that person daily. Caregivers do the often unsung physical and emotional labor of dementia, making sure a person is

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00:42:49

Living Well with Purpose

Age of Aging ·

2024/08/06

We all hope that we can age with as much independence, purpose, and well-being as possible in our later years. Unfortunately, aging is never so straightforward and we will all face our own unique challenges and complexities as we get older. So, with all this uncertainty, how do we get the most out of this later stage of life? In our second episode of the Age of Aging, we explore stories about maintaining dignity, health, and a sense of meaning in our older years. Our

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00:42:49

Living Well with Purpose (Ep.2)

Age of Aging ·

2024/08/06

We all hope that we can age with as much independence, purpose, and well-being as possible in our later years. Unfortunately, aging is never so straightforward and we will all face our own unique challenges and complexities as we get older. So, with all this uncertainty, how do we get the most out of this later stage of life?In our second episode of the Age of Aging, we explore stories about maintaining dignity, health, and a sense of meaning in our older years. Our first story will look at a new

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00:45:54

Do I Want to Know?

Age of Aging ·

2024/07/23

Clinical advancements have made it easier than ever to learn your personal risk of developing age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Through genetic testing or biomarker measurement, you can learn if you’re more likely than your peers to develop dementia as you age. Do you want to know? In our first episode of the Age of Aging, we explore exactly that question. First, we’ll hear about the role of genetic counselors in guiding people through the process of genetic testing. In

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00:45:54

Do I Want to Know? (Ep. 1)

Age of Aging ·

2024/07/23

Clinical advancements have made it easier than ever to learn your personal risk of developing age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Through genetic testing or biomarker measurement, you can learn if you’re more likely than your peers to develop dementia as you age.Do you want to know? In our first episode of the Age of Aging, we explore exactly that question. First, we’ll hear about the role of genetic counselors in guiding people through the process of genetic testing. In

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00:03:37

Season 1 Teaser

Age of Aging ·

2024/07/12

A podcast about living well with an aging brain. Brought to you by the aging experts at the University of Pennsylvania. Supported by the Penn Memory Center, Penn FTD Center, Penn Institute on Aging, and Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Episode 1 available Tuesday, 7/23

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00:03:37

Season 1 Teaser

Age of Aging ·

2024/07/12

A podcast about living well with an aging brain. Brought to you by the aging experts at the University of Pennsylvania. Supported by the Penn Memory Center, Penn FTD Center, Penn Institute on Aging, and Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Episode 1 available Tuesday, 7/23

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