Topic
Aging
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Remote panel of “oldest old” finds virtual life amid pandemic
Moving online, AgeLab research and outreach program for individuals 85 and older reveals surprising outcomes and extends MIT’s reach.
July 7, 2020 -
Study finds that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage
Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in mice.
May 18, 2020 -
In a time of physical distancing, connecting socially across generations is more important than ever
MIT’s AgeLab offers ways to maintain conversations between younger and older adults.
March 31, 2020 -
3 Questions: Isabelle de Courtivron on the shock of becoming old
MIT professor emerita talks about her new memoir and aging in a patriarchal society.
February 3, 2020 -
In health care, does “hotspotting” make patients better?
Study shows no effect from program intended to reduce repeated hospitalizations by targeting high-cost patients.
January 8, 2020 -
MIT AgeLab and Transamerica symposium spotlights the growing challenge of caregiving in the US
The event highlighted caregiving both as a rising economic challenge and as an opportunity for businesses to meet new demands for knowledge and services.
November 21, 2019 -
MIT AgeLab’s fifth annual OMEGA Summit engages high school students with older generations
The summit convenes experts and elders with young people for dialogue and learning about aging.
November 7, 2019 -
Bryan Reimer receives human factors innovator award
MIT AgeLab research engineer directs a team that studies in-vehicle automation, robotics, AI, and the mechanics of driver attention, among other topics.
October 30, 2019 -
Startup uses virtual reality to help seniors re-engage with the world
Rendever’s VR platform brings new experiences and fond memories to aging adults in nursing homes.
September 12, 2019 -
High school students receive 2019 MIT AgeLab OMEGA Scholarships for work with elders
Local youth recognized for fostering unity across generations.
June 24, 2019 -
Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations
Study suggests that stimulating stem cells may protect the gastrointestinal tract from age-related disease.
March 28, 2019 -
Biologists answer fundamental question about cell size
The need to produce just the right amount of protein is behind the striking uniformity of sizes.
February 7, 2019 -
MIT AgeLab hosts Governor Baker, winners of In Good Company Challenge
Entrepreneurial ventures are developing technologies, community resources, and solutions to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults in Massachusetts.
December 26, 2018 -
SilverSneakers exercise program fights isolation
MIT AgeLab researchers find that an exercise program for older adults has unexpected social and health benefits.
November 29, 2018 -
Antidepressant restores youthful flexibility to aging inhibitory neurons
Neural plasticity and arbor growth decline with age, study in mice shows.
August 20, 2018 -
MIT AgeLab partners with Tivity Health for Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging
Attendees address rural social isolation among aging populations in America.
August 16, 2018 -
Challenge seeks innovations to improve wellbeing in aging populations
MIT AgeLab launches In Good Company global challenge in partnership with GE, Benchmark Senior Living, and the Massachusetts Council to Address Aging.
July 17, 2018 -
The value of late-in-life health care spending
Study debunks notion that large chunks of Medicare go to futile end-of-life care.
June 28, 2018 -
At 99, Lew Aronin ’40 volunteers for MIT AgeLab
Physics alumnus who saw the Hindenburg fly over campus now collaborates with researchers to explore the impacts of longevity.
June 28, 2018 -
High school students receive 2018 MIT AgeLab OMEGA Scholarships for work with elders
Local youth recognized for fostering unity across generations.
June 26, 2018