SuperAgers are showing us it’s possible to enjoy quality cognition as we age, says neuropsychologist Amanda Maher. She is leading U-M’s site for the SuperAging Research Initiative, one of six hubs in the U.S. and Canada studying the biological, genetic, and psychosocial factors contributing to resilient cognition.

National Dementia Workforce Study will survey those who work in homes, hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, yielding data to improve care and inform policy.

Accidents and behavioral disturbances lead the list of reasons for ER visits. And with about 6 million Americans currently estimated to have dementia, there’s a lot of opportunity to prevent future emergency visits by better supporting dementia caregivers, say U-M researchers.

Arthritis: It’s only one word but it represents a variety of unique conditions, says Vic Katch.

Hoping to ward off dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease? Get moving if you can, suggests Vic Katch.

Jobs characterized by cognitive complexity reinforce healthy brain reserves while repetitive occupations, especially in loud environments, can lead to mental decline, says Amanda Sonnega at U-M’s Institute for Social Research. Fear not: She has some ‘occupational interventions’ to share.

According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging, 10 percent of all people between the ages of 50 and 80 got a new pet between March 2020 and January 2021.

U-M researchers are seeing success with anti-aging drugs in the lab. Potential exists to postpone age-related diseases in humans and extend lifespan.

Walking upright becomes more challenging with age. Vic Katch discusses balance disorders and shares tips to reduce fall risk.