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- 150+ Ohio State faculty advancing aging research across disciplines
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- 25% of Ohioans will be 60+ by 2030
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Research
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Neighbors as Lifelines: Community Connections Boost Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Extreme weather puts older adults at higher risk—but a new study spearheaded by researchers in the College of Social Work reveals how community connections act as lifelines in times of crisis. -
OSU Study Examines How Fitness Shapes the Aging Brain
A new study led by Dr. Scott Hayes reveals how physical fitness and lifestyle choices may help preserve brain and motor function as we age. -
New study maps aging cells in the human lung, revealing targets for treating chronic disease
Tracking aging cells in the lung: A new collaborative study with OSU researchers could reshape disease research.
Education & Training
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4th Annual Oncogeriatrics Symposium Connects Cancer Care and Community Support
Caring for older adults with cancer requires attention to their daily lives as well as their treatment. That connection was the focus of the Fourth Annual Oncogeriatrics Symposium, held August 28... -
OSU Hosts 49th Annual OAGE Conference
In April, leaders across Ohio came to explore “Aging Reframed", showcasing innovative research, intergenerational collaboration, and strategies to support an aging population. -
Aging360: Empathy in Practice through Simulation
A collaboration between the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving and OSU’s Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology uses immersive simulations to deepen understanding of dementia.