Engagement nourishes the body and mind as we age.
Yesterday, Engaged Aging Lab members Kennedy Walcott-George and Andrea Hernandez Gonzalez presented a poster for Markey Cancer Research Day! This poster proposes a study to adapt the Harmony dementia care program for a new population of adults with glioblastoma, which would greatly advance non-pharmacological intervention opportunities for this population. Congratulations to them both! We’re so grateful to have them on the team and excited to see where they’ll share their research next.
A very important unofficial American holiday is upon us: March Madness! Hear Dr. Elizabeth Rhodus share about how participating in March Madness can actually benefit your brain: https://uknow.uky.edu/research/behind-blue-science-march-madness She’s joined by several other experts at the University of Kentucky in the ‘Behind the Blue’ podcast, all sharing their multidisciplinary perspectives on the science of this beloved sport. Go Cats! Listen to more Behind the Blue episodes on YouTube and Spotify.
Happy New Year! 2026 has arrived along with this month’s newsletter. As the holiday season transitions into the cool calm of midwinter, we hope you’ll take a moment to read our tips and tricks for starting the year off with a bang. All the best, The Engaged Aging Team January Newsletter PDF
Happy December! As we prepare for the snowstorm here in Lexington, it’s definitely been a wintery welcome into December! We’re excited to bring you this month’s newsletter with tips and tricks to staying engaged throughout the holiday season. Cozy up with a hot mug and enjoy the tips and tricks below! Stay safe and stay warm! The Engaged Aging Team
This past Wednesday, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity here in Lexington hosted their annual health event at the Black & Williams Neighborhood Center! University of Kentucky neuropsychologist, Dr. Willie McBride, gave a presentation on the differences between brain health and mental health. Free health screens were offered by UK Department of Neurology, as well as informational resources from UK Neurology and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Catering was provided by DV8 Kitchen. Thank you to Omega Psi Phi for all the great things you’re doing in the community! We’re so grateful that we here at the Engaged Aging Lab got to…
