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Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

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Unity in the Community addresses Frankfort’s health needs in partnership with UK

Jun 21, 2024, 10:28 AM

First Baptist Church Frankfort opened its doors to more than 500 individuals in the community to put an emphasis on their well-being.

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$3.1 million NIA grant to advance Sanders-Brown researcher’s groundbreaking dementia study

Apr 4, 2024, 7:35 AM

Maj-Linda Selenica's research focuses on diseases caused by misfolded proteins, specifically TDP-43. Thanks to a recent grant from the National Institute on Aging, this groundbreaking work will continue.

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Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

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Sanders-Brown Center on Aging featured in special on WKYT this Monday

Aug 31, 2023, 6:48 AM

Labor Day, September 4, WKYT-TV, is highlighting the world-class work going on at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The Lexington-based CBS affiliate will air a 30-minute special on their second station, The CW, at 6:30 p.m.

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UK social work researcher to study effects of PTSD on dementia

Jun 21, 2023, 7:20 AM

Karen Lawrence, Ph.D., M.S.W., will work to better understand the connection between PTSD and dementia by analyzing data from 42 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers across the U.S.

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UK researchers receive funding to study how genetic factors contribute to dementia

Jun 16, 2023, 7:21 AM

A Sanders-Brown Center on Aging project will focus on how genetic factors contribute to dementia. The work was recently awarded funding from the National Institute on Aging that will total more than $1.7 million.

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Women Making History: UK researcher helps caregivers navigate Alzheimer's challenges

Mar 1, 2023, 7:09 AM

Throughout March, UK is spotlighting Women Making History. These women are leading their fields of research and impacting the lives of Kentuckians. For Allison Gibson, Ph.D., her passion is helping some of the most vulnerable Kentuckians.

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Pat Summitt Foundation awards grant to University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

Jan 27, 2023, 7:09 AM

The Pat Summitt Foundation presented a $25,000 grant to the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) during the UK women’s basketball game against Auburn University on January 26, 2023.

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Markesbery Symposium continues to honor the legacy of its namesake

Nov 16, 2022, 7:08 AM

UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) will host its 12th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia this weekend.

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