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Strengthening Eldercare Workforce Must Be Priority for Next President

September 29, 2016

Four areas of U.S. policy need immediate attention to improve health care for an aging population, say Columbia aging experts in a new report.

Researchers Receive $12.6M NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s Genetics

Columbia is part of a new consortium to identify rare genetic variants that may protect against, or contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.

Fresh Angles on an Older Issue

A three-day symposium organized by the Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School in concert with Columbia School of Journalism brought together leading experts on aging and journalists who cover the issue.

Aging as a Positive

In an article published in The Atlantic magazine, noted gerontologist and Mailman School of Public Health Dean Linda Fried discusses aging.

What Does It Mean to Be Wise?

Mailman School professor Ursula Staudinger, who has been studying personal wisdom for decades, will deliver a lecture tomorrow night on the potentials and challenges of aging.

Think “FAST” When It Comes to Stroke

NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia experts discuss ways to recognize and prevent strokes.

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