Tag: Aging
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Caregivers require care too
How much respite do family caregivers need? Tiffany Washington, an assistant professor in the School…
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Researchers propose new theory of aging
A new theory of aging published in the journal BioEssays addresses the link between adenosine triphosphate…
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Aging in place could save money, benefit health outcomes in public housing for the elderly
Training service coordinators in low-income public housing to better assist aging residents could improve community…
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Reducing frustration with health care is key for those with chronic medical conditions
A study by UGA researchers provides insights into how health care providers and patients can…
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Chronic illness and depression increase likelihood of problem drinking in older adults
Older adults suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and depression are nearly five times as…
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Worker-owned cooperatives may help address elder care deficit
A growing elder care shortage could be eased by worker-owned cooperatives, a little-used business model…
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Researchers make link between genetics, aging
Scientists at the University of Georgia have shown that a hormone instrumental in the aging…
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UGA professor publishes recommendations for state Alzheimer’s registry
University of Georgia faculty recently published recommendations on the ethical and legal application of a…
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Plant chemicals may prevent liver damage caused by fat accumulated during menopause
Women going through menopause often struggle with weight gain that results when their estrogen levels…
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Family member’s death can impact personal health, UGA research finds
Death takes a toll on the living, and in the case of baby boomers, the…
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New $2.5 million NIH-funded study at UGA focuses on baby boomers
Baby boomers’ marital relationships and health during their transition to later adulthood are the focus…
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FACS to host speaker in advance of MLK Day
The University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences will host a guest speaker,…
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UGA researchers use new map of human brain to study dementia
Researchers at the University of Georgia are developing new maps of the human brain that…
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New research shows promise for earlier, better dementia diagnosis
Nearly 36 million people worldwide are estimated to currently have dementia. That number is expected…
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NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon helps Campus Kitchen at UGA prepare meals
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon came to the University of Georgia today to join the Campus…
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UGA research finds sterilized dogs live longer
Many dog owners have their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population,…
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Social support has buffering role on poor diet behaviors, UGA study shows
Older African Americans who are dissatisfied with their lives tend to choose diets high in…
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UGA students launch Campus Kitchen to combat senior hunger
On Oct. 4, the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning will officially join The Campus…
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UGA College of Education professor emerita receives DAR award
Claire Clements, associate professor emerita of the University of Georgia College of Education, recently received…
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Neurodegenerative disease expert to deliver Ritter Lecture at UGA
A leading expert on misfolded proteins that play a role in neurodegenerative diseases such as…
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UGA nutrition experts available
Proper nutrition is essential for the body to function. A nutritious diet provides the nutrients…
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Miles named head of Institute of Gerontology in UGA’s College of Public Health
Dr. Toni Miles has been named the director of the University of Georgia’s Institute of…
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UGA social work students gain experience working with older adults, help preserve oral history
Students in the University of Georgia School of Social Work are collaborating with UGA’s Archway…
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UGA researchers receive stimulus funding to improve health literacy of elderly
Improving the health literacy skills of Georgia’s elderly and disabled is the goal of a…
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