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Category: Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging
Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging Blog Posts
Friedman Center for Aging Alumni Spotlight!
A WashU alumna discusses her journey from student to a career helping others research and advance knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
What does nuclear energy and laboratory animal ethics have in common?
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track discusses his work learning about radiation and other types of energy used in medicine.
An invaluable introduction to neuroscience research
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Track discusses her experience in mentor, Yao Chen’s lab learning about neuroscience research.
Researching Alzheimer’s Disease
One student reflects on her Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases mentored project on preventing falls among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease.. uj
Opening my eyes to WashU’s Occupational Therapy Program
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her experience working with the PEP Lab and mentor, Susan Stark.
Is research the right path for me? My journey so far
Students in the Summer Research Program engage in hands on research via a faculty mentor. One student in the Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her experience working in the Purpose Aging Transitions Health lab this summer.
Research is Better with a Team!
Summer Research Program- Aging & Neurological Diseases Track participant Leah Noble discusses her experience with the Movement & Neurodegenerative Disease research lab.
Health disparities in brain injury support programs: My research in traumatic brain injury
2024 Summer Research Program – Aging and Neurological Diseases Track participant Oluwadamilola Adesina details his experience with the Social Health and Participation Laboratory.
Getting Involved in Clinical Research and Care
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her work in the Foster Lab.
Exploring cognitive variability: My summer at WashU
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track gives an update on his mentored project centering on neurological health.
New Missouri History Museum exhibit celebrates generations of LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans
St. Louis serves up a new exhibit during PRIDE month. Learn more about it and the history of PRIDE in St. Louis.
From heart to brain: My research in Alzheimer’s disease
Read the perspective of a student researching Alzheimer’s disease in the Summer Research Program Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
What it means to be a researcher
What does it mean to be a researcher? Read a perspective from a student in the Summer Research Program Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
Precision Health: Science is not one size fits all
Imagine a world where vaccines are tailored to your genetics and lifestyle. Read a perspective on precision health by a student in the Summer Research Program Aging and Neurological Diseases Track.
Insights into emotional regulation: My involvement in public health research
Learn about the work being accomplished by a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track
How to Spend Your Summer 101: Summer Research at WashU!
Learn about summer studies in the Emotion and Relationships lab from a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging and Neurological Diseases Track.
Celebrating a decade of building connections for older adults
Read a blog post in celebration of community partner, STL Village.
Older Americans Month: Powered by connection
May is Older American’s Month! Find out more about tips for engaging in meaningful relationships and social connections, which have proven to improve our mental, physical and emotional well-being as we age.
Earth Month 2024: What to know about climate change and aging
Here’s what to know about climate change and aging…
A “Souper Sunday” conversation on age and the presidential candidates
The topic of aging and the presidential candidates is one that many are talking about. Read about one such discussion among older adults, led by the co-directors of the Friedman Center for Aging.
40 years of memory research in our own backyard
Learn about how you can become a volunteer for dementia research.
Former student works to advance health equity for older adults
Learn more about a former students work to advance health equity among older LGBTQ adults.
Center works to end Ageism, commemorates Ageism Awareness Day, October 7
Written by Michele Dinman, MPH, project coordinator at the WashU for Life Initiative, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging October 7 is Ageism Awareness Day. Led by the American Society on Aging, it is held to raise awareness of the existence and impact of ageism in our communities. The World Health Organization, in its Global […]
Too old to be president? A view from some gerontologists
For those who think President Biden is “too old” to run for another term, consider this reflection from a few WashU gerontologists.
Celebrating Gloria Gordon and her vision to build a Village in St. Louis
One of the co-founders of STL Village celebrates the STL chapter’s founder on her 100th birthday.
Community-engaged research: Bridging the gap between the “Haves” and “Have nots”
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track discusses her experiences with community-engaged research.
A summer in review: Promoting diversity in Alzheimer’s research
A student from the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her project work and summer experience.
The curse of knowledge: Bridging the knowledge gap
Read a perspective of her Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track experience from a member of the cohort along with her work on the “Spatial Navigation Experiences and Abilities” project.
Summer Research Program: Growth, development and learning
Read a perspective on the Summer Research Program experience from a student in the Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Disintegrating structural racism in Alzheimer’s disease research
Read a perspective on racial equity in research and health care.
Learning to see the bigger picture in research
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track reflects on her time working with the Emotion and Mental Health Lab.
Lessons in Alzheimer’s disease
Read a perspective on Alzheimer’s disease from a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Reaching the Summer Research Program halfway point: Progress and looking ahead
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track reflects on her experience so far.
From self-doubt to self-belief: Defying Imposter Syndrome in scientific endeavors
Read a perspective on research and “Imposter Syndrome” by a participant in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Unraveling the mystery: Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and its impact
A student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases track discusses the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.
Stroke intervention: Down to the last second
Read one Summer Research Program student’s perspective on stroke interventions.
Celebrating generations of LGBTQ+ people in our community
Learn a bit of history on how PRIDE month has become a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities & health equality.
From curiosity to contribution: A summer of discovery in aging and neurological sciences
Read a student’s perspective from the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program, Aging & Neurological Diseases track.
Older adults and suicide: How can mental health professionals increase prevention efforts?
Learn about the statistics and preventative measures surrounding suicide among older adults.
Using technology to increase independence & living life
Read this blog post about how older adults are using technology to bolster their independence.
Older Americans Month: Aging Unbound
Written by Michele Dinman, MPH, project coordinator for the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at the Institute for Public Health Happy Older Americans Month! For the past 60 years, the Administration for Community Living helps us celebrate and honor older Americans each May. This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, promotes the importance of enjoying independence […]
Social and Cognitive Stimulation for Individuals Living with Dementia: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Could be the Answer
In this blog post, MSW student Marissa Scofield discusses how Cognitive Stimulation Therapy can provide a social outlet and improve quality of life for those living with dementia.
Older Adults as Community Health Workers: Using their skills & experiences to strengthen the health care workforce
Read about how more older adults today are interested in working past retirement.
Suicide prevention among older adults
Learn more about suicide prevention among older adults in this blogpost by one of the students attending the course, Contemporary Perspectives on Aging.
The aging prison population: A rapidly growing issue
Written by Renee Hays, MSW candidate, Brown School; student in Contemporary Perspectives on Aging The American prison population has been aging at a rapid pace throughout the twenty-first century. According to the National Institute of Corrections, between 1993 and 2013, the number of prisoners in America aged 55 and older sentenced to at least one […]
Internalized Ageism – Discriminating against ourselves as we age
Read a perspective from a member of the Friedman Center for Aging staff, regarding how we often discriminate against ourselves as we age.
Experiencing College in Later Life: “When I’m 64: Transforming Your Future”
A participant in the “When I’m 64…” course at WashU talks about her experience.
A lesson in successful aging
Successful aging can be achieved through patient-focused care, according to this student in the Summer Research Program-Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
Learning about clinical research by assessing fidelity
Learn more about how one study is helping reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression that older adult patients may face before/after surgery.