NYU Aging Incubator

Congratulations to our co-director, Dr. Bei Wu, who was named Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

The Academy is pleased to recognize Bei Wu, PhD @beiwu66 @NYUNursing as an Honorary Fellow this fall at the 2022 Health Policy Conference's Induction Ceremony. Read more: aannet.org/news/press-rel…

Happy Pride from your friends at NYU Aging Incubator! #PrideMonth #Pride2022 #NYU

To celebrate Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we are partnering with @RepBrianHiggins to host Fighting Alzheimer's Through Policy on Tuesday, June 28 from 6-7 pm via zoom. Learn how public policy is advancing the fight to #ENDALZ. tinyurl.com/NYSABAM22

#AARPNY proudly sponsors the #NYC #Pride parade and we’re excited to be back to march along the route. Say hi if you see us! 👋🏼 🏳️‍🌈 🥰 #lgbtq #prideparade #pride2022 #pridemonth #loveislove #lgbtqia #lovewins

"Class of 2022, I know your path to this day has not been a predictable one nor has it been easy. But I want to congratulate you on making it here today. You have arrived here through hard work and perseverance, as well as the support and love of many." - President Andy Hamilton

On 4/28, our @CHAIatNYU is partnering w/NYU Work Life & @NYUAging to host Dr. Becca Levy for a virtual conversation on her new book Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live. Learn more and register at events.nyu.edu/event/302871-1.

“It is critical to work with community organizations to improve older immigrants’ health and well-being.” Read more from @beiwu66 in her new article for Generations: generations.asaging.org/new-older-immi…

Tragic drop in life expectancy continues in the U.S. in 2021, with large decreases among Whites. Since 2020, life expectancy has decreased by 2 years, with the U.S. falling further behind other developed countries. wapo.st/3DW4Vui

Excited to share our new publication on oral health and COVID-19. An estimated 41.0% people with COVID reported dry mouth, and periodontitis was associated with COVID severity. ⁦@beiwu66⁩ ⁦⁦@HIGN_NYU⁩ ⁦@NYUAging⁩ #covid #dentistry sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We celebrate the strength, courage and strides made by women everyday, but especially in March, Women's History Month! Learn more about how Alzheimer's disease and dementia impacts women by visiting our website: ow.ly/j6eg50Hs67B.

Please reTweet to raise awareness about the power of #music on the #brain. #neuroscience #Alzheimers #dementia

A very exciting project! It is to develop a mobile app-based intervention to promote cognitive health in older Chinese Americans. Congrats to Hanzhang and the team!

Leveraging Computer Vision For Monitoring #Alzheimers Disease Progression bbntimes.com/science/levera… #dementia #ArtificialIntelligence #AI

Please re-Tweet these 10 warning signs of possible #Alzheimers disease. Share concerns about your own cognitive #health or that of a loved one with the doctor and ask for a cognitive assessment (which is free as part of the #Medicare Annual #Wellness Visit). #dementia #aging

Researchers at @nyugrossman recently pinpointed the part of the brain responsible for controlling errors in speech (the dorsal precentral gyrus), which may help experts create treatments for conditions like stuttering or Parkinson's disease. Learn more: bit.ly/35O8K7W

Join the Alzheimer’s Association and Dr. Sakina Ouedraogo Tall via Zoom on 2/15 @ 12pm to learn about Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the Impact in the Black/African American Community. To register, call our Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit communityresourcefinder.org/ResourceView/I…

In this month's newsletter, @HIGN_NYU Exec Dir @TaraCortes highlights the staffing shortages in all areas of #long-termcare, from #homecare to skilled nursing facilities. She explores the impact of these shortages and proposes ways to address the problem. conta.cc/3guqTdh

Our Exec. Director @TaraCortes and @NYUNursing Dean Eileen Sullivan-Marx are panelists in @ENRS_Science's webinar on 2/23 at 1 pm ET that focuses on strengthening the capacity of nurse researchers to influence health policy. bit.ly/3IIZjVE

“U.S. Medicare beneficiaries were the most likely to report being diagnosed with a mental health condition”. This article highlights mental health and financial hardship that exists for seniors and the declining number of healthcare providers in the U.S ow.ly/gENr50HCWRW