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Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease

New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.

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An elderly person opening a door with a cane in hand.

Preventing falls in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

A team led by researchers in the School of Nursing has developed a multicomponent intervention that uses passive monitoring and behavioral support to help reduce falls in at-risk older adults.

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Memory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers

Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on memory cafes for people with dementia.

What huge cuts to NSF funding mean for science

Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the implications of a blood test cleared by the FDA to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

What caregivers should know about end-of-life rallies

Lucid episodes are part of dementia, says Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine.

Five fun (and cheap) ways to stay busy in retirement

A Perelman School of Medicine study shows that learning to play a musical instrument can have beneficial effects on people aged 60-85.

Nursing homes anxious as Republicans ponder deep Medicaid cuts

Rachel Werner of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute explains how nursing homes will struggle in the face of Medicaid cuts.

The invisible workforce: The hidden costs of care for an older adult

Rachel Werner of the Perelman School of Medicine and Leonard Davis Institute says that two-thirds of people older than 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives.

Helping Korean Americans with end-of-life planning is her passion

Eunice Park-Clinton, a nurse case manager in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Emergency Department, leads seminars for Korean-speaking families to understand end-of-life care, with funding from a Penn Medicine CARES grant.

Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs

Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some reactions to new Alzheimer’s drugs can resemble flu-like symptoms, such as chills, shortness of breath, and rash.

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