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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. The Age of Aging is recorded and produced at the Michael Naidoff Communications Hub at the Penn Memory Center.

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00:29:45

"Make Way for the Masters"

Age of Aging ·

2026/04/07

Exercise is one of the greatest things we can do for longevity and, according to Dr. Art Kramer, it’s never too late to start. On this episode of The Age of Aging, we look at one of the most accessible forms of exercise: running. We hear from competitive older runners about how they started, what keeps them going, and what running has given them over time. Inside this episode: 4:13 – “Make Way for the Masters”: Masters athlete and Penn Relays

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00:51:32

Ambiguous Loss

Age of Aging ·

2026/03/24

How do you grieve someone who is still standing in front of you? In this episode, we go beyond the medical diagnosis to explore Ambiguous Loss, the “long goodbye” that defines the dementia experience. It is a journey of grieving every day while the person you love is still living. Inside this episode: 2:59 – "I Want to Go Home": Dr. Jason Karlawish uses poetry to dissect a fading mind. 12:01 – From Partner to Solo Parent: Eileen Ware’s journey

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00:51:31

Ambiguous Loss

Age of Aging ·

2026/03/24

How do you grieve someone who is still standing in front of you? In this episode, we go beyond the medical diagnosis to explore Ambiguous Loss, the “long goodbye” that defines the dementia experience. It is a journey of grieving every day while the person you love is still living. Inside this episode: 2:59 – "I Want to Go Home": Dr. Jason Karlawish uses poetry to dissect a fading mind. 12:01 – From Partner to Solo Parent: Eileen Ware’s journey

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00:34:45

Getting Back to Life

Age of Aging ·

2026/03/10

Nearly a year and a half ago, we released the Season 2 episode “In Sickness and in Health,” which explored new anti-amyloid therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, lecanemab and donanemab, known commercially as Leqembi and Kisunla. After more than three years of lecanemab and nearly two years of donanemab in clinical use, how do patients, caregivers, and clinicians view these treatments today? In this episode of The Age of Aging, we revisit the therapies

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00:34:45

Getting Back to Life

Age of Aging ·

2026/03/10

Nearly a year and a half ago, we released the Season 2 episode “In Sickness and in Health,” which explored new anti-amyloid therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, lecanemab and donanemab, known commercially as Leqembi and Kisunla. After more than three years of lecanemab and nearly two years of donanemab in clinical use, how do patients, caregivers, and clinicians view these treatments today? In this episode of The Age of Aging, we revisit the therapies

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00:40:00

The Miracle Kitchen

Age of Aging ·

2026/02/24

We often think of dementia as an interior condition, one that happens within a person’s mind, independent of the outside world. However, as dementia and design experts note, we are in constant contact with our environments, and people with dementia are profoundly impacted by the spaces they occupy. How do we design a world for people with cognitive change? And what do the environments traditionally designed for older adults say about their current role in

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00:40:00

The Miracle Kitchen

Age of Aging ·

2026/02/24

We often think of dementia as an interior condition, one that happens within a person’s mind, independent of the outside world. However, as dementia and design experts note, we are in constant contact with our environments, and people with dementia are profoundly impacted by the spaces they occupy. How do we design a world for people with cognitive change? And what do the environments traditionally designed for older adults say about their current role in

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00:53:47

A MINDful Diet

Age of Aging ·

2026/02/10

Being intentional about our diet is one of the best things we can do for the health and longevity of our brain. But what exactly is a healthy brain diet—and how do we make it realistic? In the season 5 premiere of the Age of Aging, we break down the science and strategy behind the MIND diet and what it looks like to shop and eat for cognitive longevity. Inside this episode: Terrence sits down with Dr. Jason Karlawish to discuss the results and

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00:53:47

A MINDful Diet

Age of Aging ·

2026/02/10

Being intentional about our diet is one of the best things we can do for the health and longevity of our brain. But what exactly is a healthy brain diet—and how do we make it realistic? In the season 5 premiere of the Age of Aging, we break down the science and strategy behind the MIND diet and what it looks like to shop and eat for cognitive longevity. Inside this episode: Terrence sits down with Dr. Jason Karlawish to discuss the results and

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00:14:13

What Do You Wish People Understood More about Aging?

Age of Aging ·

2026/01/27

In season 4 of the Age of Aging, we decided to end every interview with the same question: what do you wish people understood more about aging? In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share some of their answers. They remind us of the prevalence of ageism, the many benefits of old age, and that we always have the ability to grow and change at any age. Special thanks this episode to Lucy Davenport, Andrew Borba, Amanda Lee Williams,

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00:14:13

What Do You Wish People Understood More about Aging?

Age of Aging ·

2026/01/27

In season 4 of the Age of Aging, we decided to end every interview with the same question: what do you wish people understood more about aging? In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we share some of their answers. They remind us of the prevalence of ageism, the many benefits of old age, and that we always have the ability to grow and change at any age. Special thanks this episode to Lucy Davenport, Andrew Borba, Amanda Lee Williams,

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00:27:29

Rx for Alzheimer's

Age of Aging ·

2026/01/13

The year 2025 was full of breakthroughs, debates, and big questions in Alzheimer’s research. One event that shaped many of these conversations? The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference. It may not have been on everyone’s radar, but its impact was undeniable. In this special episode, Penn Memory Center Co-Directors Dr. Jason Karlawish and Dr. David Wolk share what stood out at CTAD, what’s changing in the field, and what to watch

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00:27:29

Rx for Alzheimer's

Age of Aging ·

2026/01/13

The year 2025 was full of breakthroughs, debates, and big questions in Alzheimer’s research. One event that shaped many of these conversations? The Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference. It may not have been on everyone’s radar, but its impact was undeniable. In this special episode, Penn Memory Center Co-Directors Dr. Jason Karlawish and Dr. David Wolk share what stood out at CTAD, what’s changing in the field, and what to watch

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00:37:04

A Disease's Final Kiss

Age of Aging ·

2025/12/23

Art that tries to teach you things “stinks,” says playwright and actor Jake Broder. “And yet there is a profound need for education, for awareness, for reducing stigma, for supporting the community and for medical education,” he said. A few years ago, while writing his latest play about the two individuals with frontotemporal dementia, he wrestled with how he could do both. In the season 4 finale of the Age of Aging, we tell the story of UnRavelled, a

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00:37:04

A Disease's Final Kiss

Age of Aging ·

2025/12/23

Art that tries to teach you things “stinks,” says playwright and actor Jake Broder. “And yet there is a profound need for education, for awareness, for reducing stigma, for supporting the community and for medical education,” he said. A few years ago, while writing his latest play about the two individuals with frontotemporal dementia, he wrestled with how he could do both. In the season 4 finale of the Age of Aging, we tell the story of UnRavelled, a

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00:33:21

Yes And...

Age of Aging ·

2025/12/09

If you asked most caregivers, they would probably say there’s nothing funny about caring for someone with dementia. The stress, grief, and frustration can feel overwhelming. But what if the principles of improv comedy — being present, saying “yes,” and working together — could make caregiving easier and more joyful? In this episode of the Age of Aging, we explore the surprising connection between improv and dementia care. You’ll hear how techniques from

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00:33:21

Yes And...

Age of Aging ·

2025/12/09

If you asked most caregivers, they would probably say there’s nothing funny about caring for someone with dementia. The stress, grief, and frustration can feel overwhelming. But what if the principles of improv comedy — being present, saying “yes,” and working together — could make caregiving easier and more joyful? In this episode of the Age of Aging, we explore the surprising connection between improv and dementia care. You’ll hear how techniques from

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00:42:30

Can AI Provide Artificial Care?

Age of Aging ·

2025/11/25

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in 2025, and elder care is no exception. As the older adult population continues to grow, AI has the potential to provide desperately needed support. Both at home and in the hospital, AI systems are being developed that can summarize data, predict patient outcomes, and offer preventative interventions. These systems could help clinicians be more efficient as well as shoulder some of caregivers’ many responsibilities

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00:42:30

Can AI Provide Artificial Care?

Age of Aging ·

2025/11/25

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in 2025, and elder care is no exception. As the older adult population continues to grow, AI has the potential to provide desperately needed support. Both at home and in the hospital, AI systems are being developed that can summarize data, predict patient outcomes, and offer preventative interventions. These systems could help clinicians be more efficient as well as shoulder some of caregivers’ many responsibilities

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00:41:30

Democratizing Dementia

Age of Aging ·

2025/11/11

Innovation in dementia care is revolutionizing the way we diagnose and treat older adults with neurodegenerative diseases. New tests have allowed doctors to diagnose patients with diseases like Alzheimer’s more accurately than ever before. The anti-amyloid therapies Lecanemab and Donanemab provide a real treatment for those living with Alzheimer’s. While these innovations are incredible for those experiencing dementia, they are also beginning to change

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