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We are delighted to congratulate Olivia Horn, a graduate student mentored by Dr. Scott Hayes, on receiving a prestigious NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowship Award. This highly competitive award will support Olivia’s research investigating how the balance of daily activities, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, influences brain health and cognitive function across adulthood...

The Dementia Experience: Building Empathy in Practice Through Simulation is a training developed by the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving. This is a free, 60-minute training session held in person at the Golden Buckeye Center. Education is paired with simulation equipment to facilitate deeper empathy, understanding and insight into the daily experiences of individuals living with...

Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. This is a free, 60-minute training session offered online and led by Golden Buckeye Center staff trained as Dementia Friends Champions. The sessions are open to the public and may benefit anyone, including family, friends and professionals. Participants will receive a Dementia Friends Ohio...

In April, leaders across Ohio came to explore “Aging Reframed", showcasing innovative research, intergenerational collaboration, and strategies to support an aging population.

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.