News & Events

Keep up with the latest KIHA updates, news, research outcomes, events, and more. Want to be on our email list? Email aging@du.edu.

Dementia/Alzheimer's 101

Join us for a free monthly seminar!

You’re invited to our free zoom seminar hosted by Dementia Friendly Denver’s JJ Jordan titled Alzheimer's/Dementia 101 - Facts, Treatments, Caregiving, Research, Risk Reduction. This seminar will explore the risk factors, warning signs, and lifestyle changes that could lower your risk for dementia. This seminar is offered monthly. Click "Register Here" below to read more and register.

Upcoming Events

Your Roadmap for Successful Aging: Our Gift to You

Tuesday November 12th, 2024 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM | zoom only
An Elder Care Manager can help you when you need it most. We will explore how to know when it's time to bring supportive resources into the home or consider a move into a senior community, ways we can help and what to expect.

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Retirement Reimagined - Managing the Transition

Three In-person Sessions
Wednesday, January 22, February 5, and February 12, 2025 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM MT | University of Denver
The Retirement Reimagined is a transformative program that is designed to help new retirees thrive in their next chapter. Our five dynamic workshops covers everything from financial management to discovering new passions and maintaining vibrant social lives. By focusing on both practical skills and personal fulfillment, the program empowers you to craft a personalized retirement plan.
All classes, sessions and workshops meet in person on the University of Denver campus.

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Retirement Reimagined - Finding Your Purpose

One In-Person Workshop
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 9AM - 12PM MT | University of Denver

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Retirement Reimagined - Healthy Aging

One In-Person Workshop
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 9AM - 12PM MT | University of Denver

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Retirement Reimagined - Building Relationships

One In-Person Workshop
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9AM - 12PM MT | University of Denver

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Retirement Reimagined - Community Involvement and Social Impact

Two In-Person Workshops
Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9AM - 12PM MT | University of Denver

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Featured Publications

The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging postdoctoral fellow featured on recent Elevated Denver podcast episode

Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Pilar Ingle featured in latest Elevated Denver podcast episode

Dr. Pilar Ingle is featured on the latest Elevated Denver podcast episode "Dignity in Death," discussing end-of-life and palliative care within the homeless population.

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Screen shot of Eric Chess with Denver7 news reporter

How to plan ahead for long-term care after Alzheimer's diagnosis

In recognizing World Alzheimer's Month, Dr. Eric Chess discusses the importance of planning ahead after an Alzheimer's diagnosis on Denver7.

DU Lab Tapped for Research into Preventing Parkinson’s Disease and Related Dementias

Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics Sunil Kumar and his lab are developing and testing potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and has earned the prestigious Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award from the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Rebecca Chopp, former Chancellor of the University of Denver, riding a mechanical bull

The new face of Alzheimer's: Early-stage patients who refuse to surrender

The Washington Post interviews DU's former Chancellor on her Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Dr. Eric Chess and KIHA Director Briony Catlow giving a keynote speech at the Symposium on Financial Justice for Older Adults

KIHA Hosts Symposium on Financial Justice for Older Adults

On March 15 2023, University of Denver’s Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA) hosted the Colorado Older Adults Financial Justice Symposium.

Dr. Barbara Kreisman Discusses Retirement Journey Strategies

Retirement is a journey! In a chat with Pinnacle Wealth Management, Barbara Kreisman, Ph.D. discusses strategies to help you navigate the path.

Dr. Eric Chess Recently Featured in "living healthy longer' Podcast

In a recent episode of the living healthy longer podcast, Dr. Eric Chess discusses the intersection of financial security and cognitive health, research, and signs of financial fraud.

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Left side of brain is AI, right side of brain is human

Robot May Help Those with Memory Loss

Dr. Mohammed Mahoor was featured on KDVR News talking about Ryan, a social robot, that has been designed to help people with cognitive disabilities and memory loss.

Senior woman with glasses sitting at a table, filling in sudoku

Does the Immune System Play a Role in Parkinson’s Disease?

Dr. Daniel Parades' interview with HealthCentral.com sheds light on one potential cause of Parkinson's Disease, which could open new avenues for treatment.