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Forgetting details, getting the gist may prompt false memories in older adults

3/20/18

As people age, they may rely on a type of memory — called schematic memory — that helps them remember the gist of an event, or situation, but not the details. Relying on this type of memory may lead to the creation of more false memories, which could create confusion.

Digital training program reduces risk of dementia among older adults

11/16/17

Lesley Ross, associate professor of human development and family studies, and colleagues found that a particular kind of computerized cognitive training program reduced the risk of dementia among older adults across a ten-year period.

Filling gaps in dementia research could help patients, family

10/10/17

A recent research review on symptoms of dementia found that there may be gaps in what we know about how a patient's caregiver and environment can affect their symptoms. The review is a pre-summit activity for the National Research Summit on Dementia Care on Oct. 16-17, and will help inform the direction of future dementia research.

Dysphagia expert joins Penn State faculty

8/29/17

An expert in dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, is now a member of the faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State.

A young woman sits on a couch next to an older man. She has her right arm around him and looks at him. He has a neutral expression and looks downward.

The Medical Minute: Rate of Alzheimer’s deaths on the rise

6/14/17

The rate of death from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here are some possible reasons why — and where things stand with treatment.

Role of family caregivers in helping older adults recover from hospital stays

5/18/17

Researchers in the Penn State College of Nursing are testing an intervention that involves family members in the recovery process for individuals with dementia, following their short-term hospitalization for acute medical conditions.

Penn State staff stand around two patients holding iPods

IT staff donate iPods to boost memory, spirits at senior living community

12/2/16

On Giving Tuesday, staff members from the Penn State Office of the Vice Provost for Information Technology donated 50 iPods to the Wellspring Memory Care Program at Juniper Village at Brookline — a senior living community in State College for those with memory and cognitive disabilities — to be used in their Music and Memory program.

A caregiver helps an old man, who is struggling with dementia.

Cleveland researcher to offer tips for dementia patients and caregivers

9/6/16

Katherine Judge, associate professor of psychology and director of the adult development and aging doctoral program at Cleveland State University, will discuss one of the latest advancements in dementia care when the Colloquium Series in Psychological Sciences and Human Behavior returns to Penn State Behrend on Sept. 15.

Berks' Marietta Scanlon making the most of Lehigh Valley LaunchBox grant

4/28/16

Marietta Scanlon, lecturer in engineering at Penn State Berks and formerly Penn State Lehigh Valley, received one of Lehigh Valley’s first LaunchBox grants for her team’s software program Voices Renewed, which enhances the life story collection process for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

1/28/16

During rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium superimposed on dementia, according to health researchers.

Clear, strong stimulation may help prevent apathy for persons with dementia

6/11/15

Nursing home residents with dementia are less likely to be apathetic if they live in an appropriately stimulating environment, according to nursing researchers.

Dementia and caregiver support groups seek participants

5/27/15

A facilitator of new support groups for people with dementia and their caregivers is seeking potential participants from State College and surrounding areas as well as a co-facilitator for the caregiver support group.

Demanding jobs may extend survival in some with young-onset dementia

4/22/15

A more intellectually demanding job may be the key to living longer after developing young-onset dementia, according to health researchers.

Nikki Hill and John Hannan talk about their memory loss app

A day to remember

4/10/15

Nikki Hill, a postdoctoral fellow in Penn State’s College of Nursing who works with older adults, wants to improve the lives of people living with memory loss and is developing an app that might offer a solution.

Faculty member seeks community partners to launch dementia support groups

1/27/15

Anne Marie “Kitty” Kubat, one of the newest faculty members of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, will spearhead support groups for adults with dementia and their caregivers.

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