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Registration is Now Open for the 19th Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium

About the Nineteenth Annual Colloquium In the context of a rapidly expanding technological world, this year’s colloquium, available via Zoom only, will focus on how a wide range of technological advances are influencing the lives of the aging population. Technological innovation provides an array of both benefits and potential challenges for older adults and those who serve […]

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Older Adult Walking Study

NEW STUDY ON WALKING IN OLDER ADULTS Participants Needed! Investigator: Dr. Babak Hejrati (babak.hejrati@maine.edu) Dr. Babak Hejrati (Ph.D.) from the Center on Aging and the Institute of Medicine of the University of Maine is running a new, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study that focuses on improving walking ability in older adults through a […]

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Start Summit: Innovating to Protect Older Adults from Online Fraud Oct 4-5

The Challenge While new technology has opened up avenues for communication, learning, and entertainment, it has also given rise to a serious problem — online fraud. Older adults, in particular, are often targeted by predators seeking to exploit their trust and lack of familiarity with the digital landscape.  How might we develop a solution to protect older adults […]

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What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement

With Pat McCabe Consider your emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. Program Dates and TimesSept. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 22 ; Nov. 12, 26, 2024 6–7:30 p.m. ET ModalityZoom Synchronous Program Fee $250* Program Benefits• Develop your skills and access resources• Enhance your resilience and coping skills• Clarify your values and identify […]

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