Can AI Provide Artificial Care?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in 2025, and elder care is no exception. As the older adult po...
Democratizing Dementia
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in dementia care is revolutionizing the way we diagnose and treat older adults with neuro...
Making Art, Creating Mind
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although the Age of Aging often focuses on science, art has been a recurring theme. In Season 2, Ep...
What is it Like to be Dan?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, the Age of Aging has spoken with expert clinicians who study the brain, as well ...
Canine Care
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the Penn Memory Center, we often recommend exercise, social engagement, and a solid support syste...
Just Aging
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about justice, older adults aren’t always top of mind. Yet in the United States, sen...
This Moment in Alzheimer's: Taking Stock and Look Forward
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a mid-year bonus episode of The Age of Aging! While the podcast takes a short break betwe...
Season 3 Finale: Neither Superheroes, Nor Angels
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about dementia on this podcast, we are often talking about its most common cause: Alzhe...
Okay, Let's Talk About Sex and Dementia
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and intimacy can be difficult topics to navigate, especially for caregivers and their partners f...
Transforming a System of Care
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. healthcare system is changing—especially when it comes to caring for older adults. The CO...
Early Onset Caregiving
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of dementia as something that affects the oldest among us, and that’s often true; a...
From Surviving to Thriving After 50
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is getting older—and that reality is what inspired this podcast. Thanks to advances in m...
Before I Go: Can We Talk?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one wants to think about their death, let alone talk about it. But having a meaningful conversati...
Diet, Exercise and.... Doodling?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the Penn Memory Center, one of the most common questions we hear is: What can I do to keep my bra...
"I Had My Old Girl Back"
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In dementia care and research, it’s widely accepted that people living with advanced dementia ofte...
What Does Spring Smell Like?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does spring smell like? What do you think is a beautiful sound? If those questions made...
Dementia in 2025: An Expert Roundtable
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Age of Aging! As we bring in the New Year, we're taking a ...
Season 2 Finale: Ideas We Should Steal
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season 2 finale of the Age of Aging! To celebrate, we welcomed back guests from Seasons 1...
Holiday Caregiving Tips
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a time for celebration, joy, and being with loved ones. Unfortunately, it can also ...
Building Trust
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Providing equitable aging research and care faces a major barrier: minorities that are disproportion...
What's Your Voting Plan?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This November, millions of Americans will head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election. But ...
Arts on the Mind
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Alzheimer's doctor goes to the opera...This isn't the start of a bad joke; it's the result of a c...
In Sickness and in Health
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past two years, the world has seen major developments in Alzheimer’s disease treatment wi...
What's Next for the Age of Aging
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first four episodes mark the end of the first season of the Age of Aging. But don’t worry! The...
Diagnosing Dementia
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnostic testing is at the heart of both the clinical care and research at the Penn Memory Center....
The Caregiving Episode
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often think of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia in terms of their impact on the...
Living Well with Purpose
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all hope that we can age with as much independence, purpose, and well-being as possible in our la...
Do I Want to Know?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical advancements have made it easier than ever to learn your personal risk of developing age-re...
Season 1 Teaser
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about living well with an aging brain. Brought to you by the aging experts at the Universi...