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Age of Aging

Penn Memory Center
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Caregiving
Aging
Penn Memory Center
Dementia Care
Family Dynamics
Aging Population
Public Health
Neurology
End-Of-Life Planning
Memory Loss
Cognitive Reserve
Community Support
Cognitive Impairment
Lorenzo's House
Healthy Brain Aging
Beautiful Questions
Voting Rights
Sex and Dementia

Welcome to the Age of Aging, a podcast about living well with an aging brain. The Age of Aging is a podcast released every other Tuesday, covering a wide range of stories in aging research. Co-hosted by Jake Johnson and Terrence Casey from the Penn Memory Center communications team, each episode they will explore what it means to age with independence and dignity in the modern world. The Age of Ag... more

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At the Age of Aging, we are sometimes lucky enough to have too many great stories to fit into a single podcast episode. We ran into this fortunate circumstance last season with our episode, “Ambiguous Loss,” which shared the stories of two caregivers... more

At The Age of Aging, we know that the stories we tell about dementia shape the perceptions, resources, and, ultimately, the lived experience of people with the condition. As such, it is our number one priority to understand what narratives serve an a... more

The air around us is invisible, but its effects on the brain are becoming harder to ignore. Research now links long-term exposure to air pollution with increased Alzheimer's pathology, cognitive decline, and greater dementia risk, and older adults fa... more

A longer lifespan is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. It also raises urgent questions about caregiving, financial security, and how we prepare for life after 65. On this episode of The Age of Aging, we take a look at the financial challenges ... more

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Recent Guests

Margo Woodacre
Author, former state senator, caregiver for spouse with Alzheimer's
Author of Crossroads, Reclaiming Identity When Life Changes Everything
Episode: Dancing in the Rain
Mercer Gary
Author of Managing Dependence, Assistive Technologies and Dementia Care
Hastings Center (essay author)
Episode: The Stories We Tell
Julia Henderson
Author of Implicit Narratives in Participatory Arts Collaborations with People with Lived Experience of Dementia
Episode: The Stories We Tell
Ian Johnson
Author of Supportive Housing as a Promising Practice for People with Dementia
Essay author
Episode: The Stories We Tell
Eddie Lee
Professor, director of brain bank, Penn Alzheimer's Center
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Polluted Minds
Trevor Penning
Director for the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Polluted Minds
Bev Stewart
Senior Director of Lung Disease Education Programming
American Lung Association
Episode: Polluted Minds
Russell Zerbo
Advocate for Clean Air Council
Clean Air Council
Episode: Polluted Minds
Holly Elser
Clinical Fellow in Cognitive Neurology
Penn Memory Center
Episode: Polluted Minds

Hosts

Terrence Casey
Co-host of The Age of Aging; focuses on aging, memory, and care culture; affiliated with Penn Memory Center
Jake Johnson
Co-host of The Age of Aging; brings perspective from memory research and aging in place
Jason Karlawish
Host of The Age of Aging; Alzheimer's and dementia expert; executive producer; Penn Memory Center

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Rx for Alzheimer’s

    Dr. Karlawish and Dr. Wolk provided a great overview of the current state of Alzheimer’s treatments and the exciting developments in the pipeline. It was a very enjoyable and informative listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SSzamK
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting and varied

    Some awesome hosts! Love all their insights on the variety of topics :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janmcj
    United States7 months ago
  • Better Than I Expected

    Age of Aging replaces fear with insight and practical advice. Smart, engaging hosts and genuinely inspiring guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Running Drained
    United States8 months ago
  • Science brings hope!

    For the first time in my career in senior living I see hope for patients carrying a dementia diagnosis and for upcoming generations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kathygirl52000
    United States8 months ago

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Content feels scientifically solid and ethically aware, with a practical bent for caregivers and professionals.
Guests bring real-world experience and credible expertise.
Thoughtful discussions that translate science into practical aging guidance.
High-quality hosts create insightful, hopeful conversations about aging and brain health.

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Dancing in the Rain
Q: What advice would you give to someone at the beginning of their grieving process?
Take time to grieve, acknowledge pain but avoid staying in the grieving space too long; allow lessons to emerge and gradually rebuild life through small steps and support networks.
Dancing in the Rain
Q: What was it like after Ernie passed away, and how did you navigate the grieving process?
She explains the busy phase immediately after death, followed by emptiness and a multi-phase journey of reclaiming identity, including journaling, counseling, and reconnecting with life through travel and community.
Dancing in the Rain
Q: Could you tell me a little bit about your story with your husband?
Margo describes meeting her husband after leaving politics, their years together, his gradual memory decline, and how she started journaling and blogging as outlets during the diagnosis stage.
A MINDful Diet
Q: How would you implement Mind Diet guidelines in a typical day?
Start with small, sustainable changes such as more plant-based meals, planning meals ahead, and using a simple framework for each meal: whole grain or high-fiber carbohydrate + protein + lots of vegetables + healthy fats, while allowing occasional indulgences.
A MINDful Diet
Q: Could you tell me a little bit more about the significance of this research?
The Pointer study looked at whether lifestyle changes could affect cognitive outcomes in at-risk adults; while not designed to prevent dementia outright, it showed measurable cognitive effects from lifestyle interventions, with diet (Mind Diet) playing a central role.

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What is Age of Aging about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers aging with independence and dignity, blending personal stories from older adults, caregivers, and researchers with the science of brain health, dementia, and aging-friendly design. Episodes frequently explore practical strategies—exercise, diet, caregiving, and architecture—that support cognitive resilience, as well as ethical and societal questions around aging. A notable strength is bringing together clinicians, researchers, and lived-experience guests to translate complex science into actionable takeaways, often illustrated through real-life narratives and practical frameworks for families and care systems. The format tends to balance personal storytelling with expert insight, making it helpful for listeners seeking evi... more

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2. Mercer Gary
3. Julia Henderson
4. Ian Johnson
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7. Bev Stewart
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