News & Events

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Dementia 101

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. 

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Upcoming Events

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    Walking the Talk: Mind, Body, and Breath Leading the Way to Successful Aging

    Join Aging at 5280 as we welcome guest speaker Sharon Mitchell for this month’s presentation.  Sharon, a former client of Aging at 5280, now leads the online group Gentle Exercise with Sharon and embodies the principles of successful aging through her daily commitment to mindfulness, exercise, and proper breathing techniques. In this engaging session, she will share insights from her personal journey and guide us through the importance of these practices, offering valuable techniques to support healthy, vibrant aging

    Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 11AM - 12PM MT | zoom only

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    Everything You Can Do With A Library Card with Amy DelPo, JD

    Join us for this free community zoom seminar on everything you can do with a Denver Public Libraries (DPL) library card presented by Amy DelPo, the Manager of Older Adult Services at DPL. She will share the many benefits and opportunities available with a DPL library card. Join us for this fun and informative event!

    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 10AM - 11AM MT | zoom only

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    Creating a Safer Home: Essential Tips for Safety in the Home with Mindie Ottke BSN, RN, TCRN, CCRN

    Have you had a fall in the last 6 months? Do you have a fear of falling or would you like to prevent falls in the future?  Please join us for a presentation on fall prevention. You will learn about a variety of fall prevention topics including home safety, safety in the community, the significance of falls, importance of vision in preventing falls, and medications that can increase your risk of falling. 

    Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 11AM - 12PM MT | zoom only

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    Lunch & Learn: Financial Security, Wellbeing and Cognitive Health

    Join us at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging for an engaging Lunch and Learn session with Eric Chess MD JD. Eric, the Director of the Paul Freeman Financial Security Program at the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, will share insights and discoveries on the links between Financial Security, Wellbeing and Cognitive Health. This event is proudly sponsored by Aging at 5280.

    Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 11:30AM - 2:00PM MT | in person only

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    The Empowered Caregiver Series with the Alzheimer's Association

    Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of middle and late-stage caregiving in this education program.

    This program will include:

    »Building foundations of caregiving.
    » Supporting independence.
    » Communicating effectively.
    » Responding to dementia-related behaviors.
    » Exploring care and support services. 

    This is a two part series presented by the Alzheimer's Association and the Colorado Coalition for Aging Research and Education (CoCARE).

    Tuesday April 22, and Tuesday April 29, 2025 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM MT | zoom only

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Retired DU professors Scott McLagan & Barbara Kreisman recently talked to Denver 7 about "Retirement Reimagined," – a new Enrichment program by the University College and KIHA.

Featured Publications

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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.
 

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Research

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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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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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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February 2025

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