The development of innovative and interdisciplinary research initiatives and educational endeavors to improve the health and well-being of the aging population.
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Joined August 2017
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Congratulations to our co-director, Dr. Bei Wu, who was named Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
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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-releas…
ALT American Academy of Nursing 2022 Honorary Fellow - Bei Wu, PhD
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#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 – at New York, NY
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"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
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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-….
ALT Cover of Dr. Levy's book "Breaking the Age Code" to the left of Dr. Levy's headshot in a round boarder against a decrorative background in shades of violet.
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“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-…
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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
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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/ar…
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Please reTweet to raise awareness about the power of #music on the #brain.
#neuroscience #Alzheimers #dementia
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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!
A good way to end this week-NoA from @NIHAging. Cannot wait to start this project that aims to promote cognitive health and prevent #Alzheimer in older Chinese Americans with @beiwu66, Ellie McConnell, and @johnmyers_Duke
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Leveraging Computer Vision For Monitoring #Alzheimers Disease Progression bbntimes.com/science/leverag…
#dementia #ArtificialIntelligence #AI
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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Did you know that social isolation can lead to tooth loss? Be sure to check out this article by our Co-Director and @NYUNursing Vice Dean for Research @beiwu66 and PhD student @xiangqi2019 looking at the relationship between social isolation and oral health among older adults!
Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth—and to lose them more quickly over time, according to new research by Prof. @beiwu99 and PhD student @xiangqi2019 🦷 nyu.edu/about/news-publicati…
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HIGN affiliated faculty @abbrody, @beiwu66, and @dr_sadarangani recently published an article on communication workflows between adult day care centers and primary care providers for persons living with dementia. The full article is available at doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocab28….
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Please re-Tweet these 10 tips for communicating effectively with loved ones who have #Alzheimers disease and other forms of #dementia.
#caregiving #kindness
