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    Get Involved Today!

    August 27, 2025

    Person-Environment Fit Study The Person-Environment Fit Study is an NIH-funded research study designed to better understand the factors underlying the behavioral challenges of dementia. Utilizing research backed by neuroscience and occupational therapy, this study will serve to enhance the development of more holistic and evidence-based interventions for dementia. If you are caring for and living with someone who has dementia and challenging behaviors, you may be able to participate. Please click the link below to receive further information about participating in the Person-Environment Fit Study. https://www.ccts.uky.edu/participate-research/current-studies/are-you-caring-someone-dementia-0 There is always something happening at Engaged Aging and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging!

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    August Newsletter!

    August 27, 2025

    Happy August, everyone! Whether your summer has been packed to the gills or smooth sailing, please take a few moments to read this month’s newsletter as it floats into your inbox! Be sure to check out the Caregiver Corner–this month, the “Caregiver Cabana”–for a short video by the National Institutes of Health that explains what exactly the difference between “Alzheimer’s Disease” and “dementia” is. Having trouble accessing the links? Try clicking on them below:

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    Why Caregivers Choose to Participate in Alzheimer’s Research

    July 31, 2025

    Happy Thursday! Did you know that some participants in Alzheimer’s research are caregivers, not participating for themselves, but for someone they love? Some caregivers are motivated to take part in AD research as a way to support their loved one, and have found themselves with additional support, connections, and answered questions about being an Alzheimer’s caregiver. Watch the personal testimonies from Alzheimer’s caregivers below! https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials/participant-stories?&utm_source=nia-eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-20250731#why-do-caregivers-participate-in-research–

  • What is Dementia?

    July 8, 2025

    The NIA, NIH, and Alzheimers.gov step in to highlight the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and to clarify the different types of dementia and how to help someone who may suffer from the disease. Check out the video below!

  • July Newsletter!

    July 2, 2025

    Hello all!  We’re hoping you’ll enjoy the holiday weekend coming up! We’ve had some HOT weather lately, and it looks like temperatures are going to stay high. Remember to drink lots of water, especially if you’ll be doing outdoor activities. It can be all too easy to forget to stay hydrated when you’re having fun with friends and family! Yogurt Bark Recipe: https://nickiieats.com/frozen-yogurt-bark/