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Articles
Read about the ongoing efforts of the Center on Aging, its faculty, and the exciting developments in education, community outreach, and research by clicking on the specific article link below.
The Miami Herald - July 6, 2004
Starting Over with Alzheimer's
A study by local scientists suggests some Alzheimer's patients can re-learn real-world skills...more>
Sun-Sentinel.com - March 30, 2004
University of Miami, Palm Beach County Join on High-Tech Research
The University of Miami has something to offer Pal Beach County: its state-of-the-art Center on Aging, where groundbreaking research is being done on Alzheimer's...more >
The Miami Herald - February 22, 2004
Coping with the Stress of Tending Others
Seven of every 10 caregivers are women, most hold jobs and more than 40 percent still have children at home...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine - Winter 2004
Program Reaches Out to Family Caregivers
As our population continues to age, it is estimated that more than 13 million Americans will develop Alzheimer's disease by mid-century...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine - Winter 2004
Getting Better With Age
As the baby boomer generation has matured, its demographic has transformed nearly every aspect of American life, commerce to career to the structure of the modern family...more >
Scrip, November 2003
Health in Aging Week a Big Success
The first annual "Health in Aging" week put on by the Center on Aging in September got rolling at the UM/East Carolina game with a spacial visit from the elderly...more >
Scrip, October 2003
Geriatric Medicine Gets Big Financial Boost
Educating medical students about caring for the elderly has received a big boost at the School of Medicine...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine - Winter 2002
Gray Anatomy
Elderly people can exhibit different symptoms of medical conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Studies by University of Miami researchers are leading to better...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine - Winter 2002
Dr. Sara Czaja: Pursuing Advanced Technology
According to Sara Czaja, Ph.D., the computer age doesn't age well - that is, it doesn't consider older adults. Although touted as "user-friendly", technology encountered...more >
Veritas-Summer 2003
University Gets $5million for Brain Research
A $5 million gift from the McKnight Brain Research Foundation will help scientists and physicians at the School of Medicine unlock the mysteries...more >
Veritas-October 2002
Bending the Aging Curve: Study Gives Exercise High Marks.
As the medical and scientific communities continue to examine the impact of exercise on reversing the aging process, a study led by a group of University researchers...more >
Veritas-March 2001
Quality Control:UBH Provides First-Rate Behavioral Health Care
In the often competitive, profit-driven world of health care, this may sound a bit peculiar coming from the lips of a physician: "The last place on Earth I'd like to see...more >
Veritas-September
Czaja bridges the gap between technology and older adults
Twelve-year-old Johnny likes to surf. He does it everyday, navigating his way around the World Wide Web as easily as water runs downhill. Johnny's 65-year-old grandfather...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine-Spring 2000
Study Examines How Elderly Use Technology
Aiming to educate the computer industry about the future needs of older Americans, researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida State...more >
University oif Miami Medicine Magazine-Spring 2000
Homebound Healing
In the photograph, a 23-year-old Ingrid sits in bed amidst a flowered comforter and pastel pillows. The wall behind her is adorned with ribbon-bedecked straw hats and ...more >
University of Miami Medicine Magazine-Spring 2000
Geriatrics Training Comes of Age
According to the U.S. Census, the national has some 15 million residents over the age of 65 and Florida is home to nearly a fifth of them. As the country's population ages, the...more >
