-- Caring for the Carer (CFC) Series:
A 6-Part Series for Caregivers
June - Sept. 2013
Akron, Ohio
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-- Nature Writing Workshop
Thursday, June 20, 2013
at Plum Creek Park Pavilion #2
Kent, Ohio
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-- A Viewing & Discussion of the PBS Video:
The Joy of Sox: Weird Science and the Power of Intention
Thursday, July 11, 2013
at Center for Healthy Aging
Kent, Ohio
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-- Discussion of the Book Proof of Heaven
Thursday, July 25, 2013
at Center for Healthy Aging
Kent, Ohio
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-- Lecture: "Promoting optimal aging: From models of neuroscience to holistic interventions and proactive prevention"
Thursday, September 19, 2013
at University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
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-- Instructing "Reflective Writing for Improving How You Feel and How Well You Remember"
Part 6 in a 6-Part Series
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
at Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio
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Enhancing Cognitive Fitness in Adults has been included in Books of Interest in the Human Values in Aging Newsletter, AARP Office of Academic Affairs, April, 2013

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On February 1, 2013, Dr. Hartman-Stein was interviewed on Dr. Todd Finnerty's podcast, "Mental Health Day." The topic was "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Aging."
Click here to listen to the podcast free of charge.

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On February 8, Dr. Cameron Camp and Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein led a webinar entitled "Appropriate Use of CPT Coding in Treatment of Persons with Memory Impairment." Click here to open a PDF of the slides for free.

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"Exercise can sometimes reverse memory loss, study finds"
The Plain Dealer - April 23, 2013

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- "The sooner you start exercising, the more you might remember. A recent study by the Department of Psychology at Kent State University shows that physical activity and exercise play a crucial role in actually reversing some memory loss."
Read the rest of the article here.

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Positive Aging Tips
From Manfred Diehl, Ph.D. (Co-Chair, APA Committee on Aging)

May is Older Americans Month, so it's a great time to get in the habit of doing these 10 tips year-round. You can read and download the list here.

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Community Cognitive Reserve: "Sarah's Web"
by Richard Owen Geer, Ph.D.
Community Performance International
Arvada, Colorado

To read Dr. Geer's piece about senior living communities, please click here.

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