🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 Dr. Marti DeLiema is our 2024/2025 Fesler Lampert Chair, focusing on developing the University of Minnesota’s Gerontology Minor. Congratulations! 🎉 #CHAI #HealthyAging #Gerontology

🎉 Congrats to Principal Fatima Lawson of Highwood Hills on winning the 2024 National Distinguished Principal Award! Her polytechnic approach is transforming education. Proud to have her on our CHAI Community Board! 🌟👏 Read more: strib.gift/kizw7bepw #EducationExcellence

🌟Meet Sneha Singh, our Spotlight Member! A health equity strategist, Sneha's work spans healthcare, non-profits, and corporate sectors. Passionate about reducing neglect for vulnerable adults, she's a vital part of CHAI's CAB Board. Discover more on our website!

Stay connected with the latest in aging-related events! 🌍📅 From workshops to conferences, find everything in one place. Have an event to share? Email us at [email protected] to get featured! calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/e… #AgingEvents #HealthyAging

Less than a week away! Register now for our upcoming Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST! z.umn.edu/memorylossconf…

🌟 Age-Friendly University Day is coming up! 🌟 Keynote and panel discussion: “Finding Joy in Community: Inspiring Narratives on Overcoming Loneliness” Breakout sessions, networking, breakfast and lunch! z.umn.edu/AFUDay

Congratulations to Dr. Quinton Cotton, former Robert L. Kane Postdoctoral Fellow, as he begins  as Faculty in the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work! Pitt Social Work Quinton Cotton, PhD, MSSA

Our Associate Director, Dr. Terri Harvath, shares her expertise on caregiver burnout in a new podcast with Lisa Brown. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! 🎧 healthchatterpodcast.com/caregiver-burn…

🌟 Age-Friendly University Day is almost here! 🌟 Join us for dynamic breakout sessions with AARP's Jay Haapala, Kristen Mastel, and Mariann Johnson. Register now for learning & inspiration: z.umn.edu/AFUday24 Breakfast & lunch included! #AgeFriendlyUniversity #UMN

🎉 Last chance to join Age-Friendly University Day on June 24! Keynote and panel on "Finding Joy in Community: Inspiring Narratives on Overcoming Loneliness," plus breakout sessions and networking. Breakfast and lunch included. Register now z.umn.edu/AFUDay24

I always enjoy visiting our Alter: Inspiring & Equipping Faith Communities sites. This wknd we visited the Twin Cities where we have 6 partners. While there, we connected with our sponsors, community groups and recorded a podcast. Thx Robbin H. Frazier Minnesota Northstar GWEP Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation 4 hosting us 🙏🏾

🌟Meet Nicole Werner, our Spotlight Member! Dr. Werner's research focuses on human-centered design for dementia care partners. She's a Fellow in Dr. Gaugler's K07 Program and recently received the GSA's Baltes Foundation Award. Discover more on our website! z.umn.edu/umnchai

CHAI Director, Dr. Joseph Gaugler, joins GeriPal to discuss the evolving landscape of dementia screening. With new advancements like amyloid antibodies, should routine screening recommendations be updated? Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

Announcing our Fall Speaker Series with Chanee D. Fabius, PhD! 📣 CHAI, with MN Department of Human Services, is excited to host this event. 🗓 September 23, 2024 📍 In person with a catered reception for all attendees 🎟 Free event – RSVP by September 16 Register to attend! z.umn.edu/SpeakerSeries24

Attending the 2024 APHA APHA Annual Meeting? Join the Healthy Brain Initiative for a free pre-conference workshop. 30 partial scholarships are available to attend both the workshop and conference. Find more workshop & scholarship info here: 📷 alzpublichealth.submittable.com/submit/301768/…

CHAI is featuring Dr. Chanee D. Fabius, gerontologist and health services researcher. Join us on September 23rd for her talk on "Paid Care and Supporting Diverse Older Adults and their Family Care Partners." Register by Sep 16th to attend this hybrid event! z.umn.edu/SpeakerSeries24

Join CHAI on Sept 21st at Target Field for the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Connect with CHAI leadership, members, and ASIG UMN students while supporting crucial research for a cure. Walk with us or donate—every step counts. 💜 act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=…

Exciting new research in the August issue of The Gerontologist! Topics range from nursing home staff burnout to AI accuracy in Medicare. Discover the latest insights and Editor's Choice article here: academic.oup.com/gerontologist/…

How do we ensure equitable care for diverse older adults? Chanee D. Fabius, PhD will discuss this at our CHAI Speaker Series, co-sponsored with MN Department of Human Services. 🗓 9/23/24 | 2:30 - 4 PM CT 📍 Hybrid event | Reception for in-person attendees. RSVP: z.umn.edu/SpeakerSeries24

CHAI and ASIG UMN are walking to end Alzheimer’s at Target Field on Sept 21st! 💪💜 Join us or support with a donation to help fund crucial research. Let’s fight Alzheimer’s together! #EndAlz #WalktoEndAlz