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Featured Publications

Protecting Your Future: How Cognitive Decline Affects Financial Decision-Making
RadioEd co-host Emma Atkinson sits down with Dr. Eric Chess, Clinical Professor at KIHA, to break down why financial decisions can be an early indicator of cognitive decline.

Frontiers of Science
Colorado’s top universities have contributed to the state’s life-sciences cluster by churning out new life sciences companies based on related research and attracting companies to the area that want to take advantage of the research. Read about the different types of life-sciences research going on at the state’s premier research institutions like University of Denver and more.
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New DU Program Helps Older Adults Reimagine Retirement
“What is my purpose?” is the question on the minds of millions of aging Americans. University College’s Enrichment Program and the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging join forces to help Denver-area retirees find the answer.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.

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