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Healthy Brain Aging

WEBAt the Penn Memory Center, we often say what’s good for your heart is good for your brain. Learn more about ways to optimize your brain health from AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health. Research has shown physical exercise, a heart-healthy diet, limiting alcohol intake, getting good sleep, mood management, and staying socially and mentally

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Penn Memory Center

WEBPenn Memory Center at the Penn Neuroscience Center Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor

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Research at Penn Memory Center

WEBThese studies are open to older adults with cognitive problems and those with normal memory and thinking, known in research as “normal controls.”. Enroll in the PMC Brain Health Research Registry. Contact: Leah Barnes. Phone: 267-270-5573. Email: [email protected]. Learn more about participating in Alzheimer’s …

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She believed she could, so she did: How world-renowned scientist

WEBBy Meghan McCarthy . Virginia Man-Yee Lee, PhD, MSc, MBA, is one of the world’s most recognized and decorated researchers. As director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR) at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Lee studies the role of different proteins in various neurodegenerative disorders of aging, including Alzheimer’s …

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The Aging Brain Cohort (ABC) Study

WEBContact. For more information, contact clinical research coordinator Nicole Oliveira at [email protected] or at 215-760-7722. Return to the Research at Penn Memory Center Page. Join the largest, most comprehensive research effort in the nation aimed at better understanding Alzheimer’s disease and healthy brain aging.

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Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures: The patient journey in an …

WEBPatients and doctors alike may be waiting too long to address thinking and memory changes, according to this year's Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report from the Alzheimer's Association.

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On supplements preventing cognitive decline, 'science says that …

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A Guide to Healthy Aging

WEB3400 Civic Center Boulevard South Pavilion, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: 215-662-7810 Send Us an Email

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Social and Structural Determinants of Health (SSDoH)

WEBResearch shows that people have different experiences, opportunities, and challenges depending on their background and life circumstances. These factors can be important social and structural determinants of health (SSDoH) that may help explain heterogeneity in cognitive, functional, and interventional outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease and related …

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Jason Karlawish, MD

WEBJason Karlawish, MD. Dr. Jason Karlawish is a professor of medicine, medical ethics and health policy, and neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is board-certified in geriatric medicine. He was educated at Northwestern University, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and the University of Chicago. Dr

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Jenny Rodriguez, MD

WEBShe also trains psychiatry residents and geriatric fellows. Dr. Rodriguez is accepting new patient appointments through the Outpatient Psychiatry center. To schedule an appointment, call 215-746-6702. Return to the Meet The Staff Page. Dr. Jenny Rodriguez, a board certified Geriatric and Adult Psychiatrist, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical

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Clark Scholar to dedicate prestigious fellowship to the fight …

WEBBy Meghan McCarthy. Penn Memory Center (PMC) Clark Scholar Victor Ekuta, MD, has recently been selected as a postdoctoral fellow scholar for the ANDI Health Equity Scholars Program (HESP).. The prestigious program offers training, mentorship, and a generous research stipend to support developing physicians and scientists in the field of …

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The Penn Program on Precision Medicine for the Brain

WEBThe current COVID-19 pandemic presents unique circumstances for persons living with dementia and their care partners. This project aims to characterize the practical, emotional, social, and behavioral effects of COVID-19 on care partners and persons with dementia; to compare the experiences of care partners when the person living with dementia resides …

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6 children’s books about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

WEBAn award-winning picture book, “Weeds in Nana’s Garden” uses weeds in a magical garden that a little girl and her grandmother lovingly care for to describe the experience of Alzheimer’s disease. The story is inspired by the Kathryn Harrison’s own experience caring for her mother. As the weeds grow thicker and her grandmother’s

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Penn Memory Center’s Brain Health Research Registry

WEB3400 Civic Center Boulevard South Pavilion, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: 215-662-7810 Send Us an Email

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Penn study: Black older Americans age faster than white …

WEBVideo curated by Garvan Insitute of Medical Research The team found that Black participants, on average, are 16 months biologically older than their chronological age, while white participants have about one-month younger biological age compared to their chronological age.

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Academic Opportunities

WEBCourse Director: Jason Karlawish, MD, Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology; Co-Director, Penn Memory Center. Details: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays every Spring (1.0 course units) For more information, contact: Kristin Harkins at [email protected].

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Participating in Activities You Enjoy

WEBTIPS FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING 3 When Maria was younger, she took part in rallies for local issues and even went to Washington, D.C., to hear Martin

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Team Members Archive

WEBDr. Maneval is engaged in clinical care, clinical research, and medical education — training medical students, neurology residents, and fellows to become leaders and innovators. Dr. Maneval is accepting new patient appointments through the Penn Memory Center. To schedule an appointment, call 215-662-7810.

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