Age of Aging
Episodes
Rx for Alzheimer's
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The year 2025 was full of breakthroughs, debates, and big questions in Alzheimer’s research. One event that shaped many of these conversations? The ...
A Disease's Final Kiss
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Art that tries to teach you things “stinks,” says playwright and actor Jake Broder. “And yet there is a profound need for education, for aware...
Yes And...
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you asked most caregivers, they would probably say there’s nothing funny about caring for someone with dementia. The stress, grief, and frustrati...
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 population continues to grow, AI has the potential t...
Democratizing Dementia
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in dementia care is revolutionizing the way we diagnose and treat older adults with neurodegenerative diseases. New tests have allowed doct...
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, Episode 2, “Diet, Exercise, and... Doodling?”, w...
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 as individuals living with neurodegenerative disea...
Canine Care
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the Penn Memory Center, we often recommend exercise, social engagement, and a solid support system to help people age well. Owning a dog is not on ...
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, seniors often face stigma, exploitation, and insuffic...
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 between seasons, we wanted to bring you a special updat...
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: Alzheimer's disease. However, dementia has many causes,...
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 facing the challenges of a dementia diagnosis. Thes...
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 COVID-19 pandemic revealed how vulnerable our aging ...
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; at the Penn Memory Center, the average age of diagn...
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 medicine, healthier lifestyles, and improved living...
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 conversation with your loved ones about your final days is o...
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 brain healthy as I age? We often reference diet a...
"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 often lose the ability to connect and communicate as t...
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 you pause for a second and reflect, that’s exac...
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 moment to reflect on the key milestones in dementi...
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 and 2 and asked them to dream big to improve agin...
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 be a time that brings stress and anxiety. Between ...
Building Trust
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Providing equitable aging research and care faces a major barrier: minorities that are disproportionately impacted by dementia are greatly underrepres...
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 while the right to vote is essential to our democr...
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 collaboration between the Penn Memory Center and le...
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 with the release of two new medications: Lecanamab, ...
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 second season of the Age of Aging will resume two...
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. Patients and research participants alike undergo ...
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 individual living with the disease. Of course, th...
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 later years. Unfortunately, aging is never so straig...
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-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Through gene...
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 University of Pennsylvania. Supported by the Penn Memo...