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2023 MSU AgeAlive Research Forum
“Living A Purposeful Life with Dementia” Set for April 27
Offers Participants Inspiring, Informative Insight into Dementia-related Issues
April 21, 2023
(East Lansing, Michigan) – MSU AgeAlive will host their 2023 Research Forum, “Living a Purposeful Life with Dementia,” on Thursday, April 27, providing insight into the latest dementia-related research and initiatives. Offered both in-person and virtually, the free event will run from 9 am – 1 pm at the MSU Federal Credit Union Community Room – Farm Lane Branch located at 4825 Mt. Hope Rd in East Lansing and via Zoom. Dementia impacts more than 55 million people world-wide and more than double that number is expected to receive a diagnosis by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. “It is a life-changing diagnosis that is often framed in terms of its negative impact on individuals and families,” said Clare Luz, Ph.D., director, MSU AgeAlive, and associate professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine. “The 2023 MSU AgeAlive Forum presents a remarkable opportunity for us to reframe how we think about dementia, to learn about how individuals living with dementia can continue to live their best lives, with meaning, purpose and joy. We’re honored that several such individuals will share their stories with us and then lead an engaging, interactive discussion with the audience.” This year’s forum will feature an inspiring keynote by Brenda Roberts, M.A., executive director of The National Council of Dementia Minds, which is the first national nonprofit organization founded and governed by persons living with dementia. Brenda’s husband, Mark, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia in 2014. Together they have made the intentional decision to live their best lives possible and to surround themselves with like-minded people. Brenda’s keynote, “Persons Living with Dementia Transforming the World View of Neurocognitive Disorders,” will help dispel myths about what it means to live with dementia. A special panel and video presentation, “Persons Living with Dementia Promoting Well-being Through Education and Advocacy," will also offer moving, first-hand, personal stories about living one's best life with dementia. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. “Our presentation will transform our view of living with dementia,” said Brenda Roberts, M.A., executive director of The National Council of Dementia Minds. “People are receiving a dementia diagnosis at an earlier age, and it is important to reduce the stigma and barriers resulting from the diagnosis. Persons living with dementia will clearly demonstrate there is a lot of good life to be lived after a dementia diagnosis.” The forum also will feature:
Space is limited. Registration is requested by Tuesday, April 25. For more information or to register, visit: www.agealive.org. MSU AgeAlive is a program within the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, dedicated to building a cohesive university-wide aging unit, portfolio and communication network, and community partnerships that can bring people interested in aging-related issues together.
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MSU AgeAlive Hosts 2022 Awards Ceremony
Highlights Aging-Related Research & Initiatives that Promote Lifelong Well-being
Highlights Aging-Related Research & Initiatives that Promote Lifelong Well-being
December 1, 2022
Michigan State University (MSU) Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., opened the MSU AgeAlive third Annual Awards Ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 8. The event was held 4-5 p.m., via Zoom. Serving as this year’s emcee was Alexis Travis, Ph.D., appointed as MSU’s first assistant provost and executive director of University Health and Wellbeing. This year’s event included two Research in Aging Awards given in recognition of individuals who have contributed substantially to the well-being of older adults and others throughout their research careers. Awards were presented to the following MSU faculty members for their outstanding aging-related research:
MSU AgeAlive is dedicated to building a cohesive university-wide aging unit, portfolio and communication network, and community partnerships that can bring people interested in aging-related issues together. MSU AgeAlive’s institutional home is in the Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine. For additional information on MSU AgeAlive, visit our Home Page to learn about other upcoming events and activities. |
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PBS News Hour Reports
Clare Luz, AgeAlive Director is featured in a two-part report from PBS News Hour regarding the PCA workforce shortage. |
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