Aging
Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Patients
'This is the most promising medication we've had so far in terms of slowing rate of decline.'
UConn Health Selected by CMS to Guide an Improved Patient Experience for those Living with Dementia
UConn is first health system in Connecticut to pilot the national GUIDE Model Program for patients with dementia and their caregivers for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Capital Area Health Consortium Honors 4 UConn Health Physicians
Scholarship for Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger, 3 residents recognized for community service
Dr. George Kuchel to Serve on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee
Dr. George Kuchel has been invited by Xavier Becerra, The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Geriatric Care Program Now Available for Cancer Patients at UConn Health
The Geriatric Oncology Co-Management Program was created at UConn Health’s Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in conjunction with the UConn Center on Aging creating a unique program that only a minority of community oncology practices in the U.S. provide access to geriatric specialty care
Lily Zhong’s American Geriatrics Society Award ‘Unprecedented’
2nd straight year a UConn medical student wins Edward Henderson Student Award
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Available at UConn Health
UConn Health now offers lecanemab, a breakthrough monoclonal antibody for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Six UConn Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows
The AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals
Medical Students Embrace Interactive Experience Learning the Care of Older Adults
The UConn School of Medicine students immerse in an interactive experience at Duncaster Independent Life Care Community to learn first hand from aging population how to care for their medical, physical and social needs.
National Honor for UConn Health’s Dr. Mario Fahed
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 2024 Educator of the Year