There is growing evidence that cognitive decline and dementia can be slowed. According to a recent report commissioned by the Lancet, an estimated 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting modifiable behavioral, physical health, and psychosocial risk factors. There are also new drug therapies being created, behavioral...
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Psychosocial and Neighborhood Mechanisms and Consequences of Black-White Sleep Disparities on Cognition
Black-White differences have been observed in cognitive performance and risk for cognitive impairment, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Few studies have examined how sleep may further explain these disparities,...
Dr. Johnny Felt, postdoctoral scholar with the Center for Healthy Aging, was announced as a poster winner at The Innovative Methods in Child Maltreatment Research Conference which took place on September 2-3, 2021.
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether measuring epigenetic age at midlife could identify those at risk for...
The Center for Healthy Aging’s Pathways T32 Training Program supports the next generation of scientists in identifying psychosocial determinants and biological pathways that regulate healthy and unhealthy aging. The program, which provides pre- and post-doctoral scientists with foundational training to integrate a broad range of concepts and...
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Dr. Alyssa Gamaldo, Dr. Angie Sardina (University of North Carolina Wilmington) and Shyuan Ching Tan (Penn State University) were awarded the Innovative Research on Aging Silver Award from the Mather Institute for their manuscript:
Gamaldo, A. A., Tan, S. C., Sardina, A. L., Henzi, C., Guest, R., Ross, L. A., ... & Andel, R. A. (2020). Older...
The purpose of the Couples’ Daily Lives Study is to learn more about the daily experiences of people with back pain and their spouse or partner. Participation involves video interviews every 6 months for 2 years and completion of daily surveys using a tablet computer for one 30-day period. No in-person visits are needed. Compensation for study...
Read More ...The goal of this NIA-funded program is to train the next generation of scientists in psychosocial determinants and biological pathways that underlie healthy and unhealthy aging. All Fellows take part in a regular seminar and coursework; participate in professional development activities; and have the opportunity to take courses in innovative...
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We show that negative effects of high-trait rumination on sleep quality are attenuated for older adults who report high, stable levels of support from their spouses. This is the first paper using data from the local Transitionsstudy (supported by the Center for Healthy Aging) and is published in The Journal of Gerontology.
Christina M Marini, Ph.D...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant effect on whether they get enough physical activity — or if they spend more time sedentary.
In a study...
Physical pain is unpleasant, yet it’s vital for survival because it’s a warning that your body is in danger. It tells you to take your hand off a hot burner or to see a doctor about discomfort in your chest. Pain reminds us all that we need to take care of ourselves.
Feeling lonely is the social equivalent to feeling physical pain. It even...
The College of Health and Human Development has appointed Amy Lorek as interim director of the college’s Women’s Leadership Initiative.
The Health and Human Development Women’s Leadership Initiative provides opportunities for emerging women leaders to develop the core values, attitudes and competencies that are the foundation of...
By the age of 60 Harold Woodruff had been a teacher (elementary school and then high school industrial arts), and, when he “needed to take a break from teaching,” he says, he became a machinist and then a numerical controlling programmer/machine operator. His last job before retirement was coordinator of lending services for students with...
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For this month’s episode, we spoke to Penn State’s Marty Sliwinski, PhD, Director of the Center for Healthy Aging and Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, and Stephanie Cole, Director of Special Projects and Executive Assistant at the Office of the Secretary at Pennsylvania Department of Aging, about challenges and opportunities...
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If you missed our last Healthy Aging Lecture, we missed you! If you would like to view it online or on TV see the information below.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the next lecture scheduled for January 23, 2020 to be held at The Village at Penn State. Sleep and Healthy Aging will be the topic.
The November 6th Healthy Aging presentation - "...
WPSU is looking for adults 85+ who are willing to share their wisdom and insights gained over a lifetime as part of a video series called Wisdom of The Ages.
We are looking for people to be recorded on camera for an interview where they share their advice, ideas and thoughts. It will be a way for our audiences to celebrate the lives and lessons...
Penn State faculty, staff, and students worked together with community organizations to execute a 2-day Resource Fair at Mt. Nittany Residences, an affordable housing complex for older adults in State College, PA. Dr. Alyssa Gamaldo (Assistant Professor, HDFS), Dr. Amy Lorek (Assistant Research Professor, Center for Healthy Aging), and Shyuan...
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