Age of Aging podcast

Age of Aging

Welcome to the Age of Aging, a podcast about living well with an aging brain. The Age of Aging is a podcast released every other Tuesday, covering a wide range of stories in aging research. Co-hosted by Jake Johnson and Terrence Casey from the Penn Memory Center communications team, each episode they will explore what it means to age with independence and dignity in the modern world. You can expect to hear from the University of Pennsylvania’s world-class researchers, caregivers of those with cognitive difficulties, and everyday people who want to keep their brain as healthy as possible as they age. Supported by the Penn Memory Center, Penn FTD Center, Penn Institute on Aging, and Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

Welcome to the Age of Aging, a podcast about living well with an aging brain. The Age of Aging is a podcast released every other Tuesday, covering a wide range of stories in aging research. Co-hosted by Jake Johnson and Terrence Casey from the Penn Memory Center communications team, each episode they will explore what it means to age with independence and dignity in the modern world. You can expect to hear from the University of Pennsylvania’s world-class researchers, caregivers of those with cognitive difficulties, and everyday people who want to keep their brain as healthy as possible as they age. Supported by the Penn Memory Center, Penn FTD Center, Penn Institute on Aging, and Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

 

#17

Before I Go: Can We Talk?

No one wants to think about their death, let alone talk about it. But having a meaningful ... more

13 May 2025

37 MINS

37:41

13 May 2025


#16

Diet, Exercise and.... Doodling?

At the Penn Memory Center, one of the most common questions we hear is: What can I do to k... more

29 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:35

29 Apr 2025


#15

"I Had My Old Girl Back"

In dementia care and research, it’s widely accepted that people living with advanced demen... more

15 Apr 2025

39 MINS

39:56

15 Apr 2025


#14

What Does Spring Smell Like?

What does spring smell like?   What do you think is a beautiful sound?   If those question... more

25 Mar 2025

10 MINS

10:54

25 Mar 2025


#13

Dementia in 2025: An Expert Roundtable

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Age of Aging! As we bring in the New Year, we're... more

21 Jan 2025

36 MINS

36:05

21 Jan 2025


#12

Season 2 Finale: Ideas We Should Steal

It’s the season 2 finale of the Age of Aging! To celebrate, we welcomed back guests from S... more

10 Dec 2024

43 MINS

43:48

10 Dec 2024


#11

Holiday Caregiving Tips

The holidays are a time for celebration, joy, and being with loved ones. Unfortunately, it... more

26 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:13

26 Nov 2024


#10

Building Trust

Providing equitable aging research and care faces a major barrier: minorities that are dis... more

12 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:05

12 Nov 2024


#9

What's Your Voting Plan?

This November, millions of Americans will head to the polls for the 2024 presidential elec... more

29 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:04

29 Oct 2024


#8

Arts on the Mind

An Alzheimer's doctor goes to the opera...This isn't the start of a bad joke; it's the res... more

15 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:53

15 Oct 2024


#7

In Sickness and in Health

Over the past two years, the world has seen major developments in Alzheimer’s disease trea... more

01 Oct 2024

22 MINS

22:12

01 Oct 2024


#6

What's Next for the Age of Aging

The first four episodes mark the end of the first season of the Age of Aging. But don’t wo... more

17 Sep 2024

09 MINS

09:48

17 Sep 2024


#5

Diagnosing Dementia

Diagnostic testing is at the heart of both the clinical care and research at the Penn Memo... more

03 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:41

03 Sep 2024


#4

The Caregiving Episode

We often think of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia in terms of their impac... more

20 Aug 2024

34 MINS

34:59

20 Aug 2024


#3

Living Well with Purpose

We all hope that we can age with as much independence, purpose, and well-being as possible... more

06 Aug 2024

42 MINS

42:49

06 Aug 2024


#2

Do I Want to Know?

Clinical advancements have made it easier than ever to learn your personal risk of develop... more

23 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:54

23 Jul 2024


#1

Season 1 Teaser

A podcast about living well with an aging brain. Brought to you by the aging experts at th... more

12 Jul 2024

03 MINS

03:37

12 Jul 2024