Engaged Aging Lab

10/01/2025

Happy October everyone! Check out the link for this month's Engaged Aging Lab Newsletter for some fun, football-themed whole-body health ideas. https://engagedaging.createuky.net/uncategorized/october-newsletter-2/

09/26/2025

Are You Caring for Someone With Dementia?
Please use the link to learn more: https://www.ccts.uky.edu/participate-research/current-studies/are-you-caring-someone-dementia-0

If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you may be eligible to enroll in a new research study! The Person-Environment Fit Study at the University of Kentucky blends time-tested clinical assessments with advanced biological monitors to form a holistic investigation of dementia symptomology and contribute to enhancing evidence-based therapies for people with dementia. And you can do it from your own home!

09/02/2025

Happy September, everyone!

We hope you’ve enjoyed the long weekend and gotten a chance to unwind. If you haven’t gotten a chance to yet, let this be the moment to relax and read through our monthly newsletter!

Please find the links here:
OLLI classes: https://olli.uky.edu/uky/category/category.aspx
Marinara sauce recipe: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/easy-veggie-loaded-marinara-sauce/
Craft fair: https://centertech.com/events/harvest-moon-makers-market/
KET Rewire Not Retire: https://ket.org/program/next-chapter-forums/

Happy reading!
The Engaged Aging Team

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07/31/2025

Happy Thursday!

Did you know that some caregivers are motivated to participate in AD research as a way to support their loved ones, and have found themselves with additional support, connections, and answers to questions about being an Alzheimer's caregiver. Watch the personal testimonies from Alzheimer's caregivers below!

Watch videos and read testimonials about why participants join clinical trials and studies.

07/08/2025

The NIA, NIH, and Alzheimers.gov step in to highlight the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and to clarify the different types of dementia and how to help someone who may suffer from the disease. Check out the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10iPESAHmI

Learn about dementia, a term used to describe conditions that cause the loss of the ability to think, remember, and reason. This video covers some of the com...

07/02/2025

Hello all!

We’re hoping you’ll enjoy the holiday weekend coming up! Remember to drink plenty of water, especially if you’ll be engaging in outdoor activities. It can be easy to forget to stay hydrated when you’re having fun with friends and family!

Yogurt Bark Recipe: https://nickiieats.com/frozen-yogurt-bark/

06/13/2025

The June newsletter is here! Check out how to make the most of the outdoors and fun ways to spend time with the ones you love!

One Pot Rice & Chicken Recipe: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/one-pan-chicken-and-rice/

Jessamine County Public Library: https://jesspublib.org/library-of-things/

04/18/2025

Happy Friday! The April newsletter has arrived! We hope this month’s edition inspires you to grow, reset, and flourish.

Recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/fish-florentine/

Happy Reading!

03/07/2025

Happy Friday Everyone! The March newsletter has arrived! Please read through as we march toward spring, shaking off the winter blues and springing forward with fresh tips, new energy, and lots of healthy choices!

Strawberry Balsamic Bruchetta Recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54145/strawberry-balsamic-bruschetta-recipe/

Happy Reading! Have a great weekend!

02/06/2025

Hello!

The February newsletter has arrived! Please take time to read through as for this month, with so much love in the air, don’t forget to show your health some affection too! From heart health to mental wellness—take care of yourself!

Happy Reading!

Recipe: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a46803761/prawn-orecchiette/

01/03/2025

Hello all,

Happy New Year! The January newsletter has arrived and is included below. Please read through it, as this month includes reflection and renewal tips to keep yourself inspired, uplifted, and embracing new healthy beginnings this January!

Link to recipe: https://www.eatingwell.com/baked-brie-sun-dried-tomato-spinach-pasta-8757440

Wishing you a vibrant start to 2025 & Happy Reading!

Thank you,

Engaged Aging

12/23/2024

Our December member spotlight goes to Nyla Swain! As a graduate Research Assistant in the Engaged Aging Lab, Nyla is a passionate M.S. student in Medical Sciences with a deep commitment to advancing mental and brain health, particularly in underserved communities. With a focus on neuroscience, behavioral science, and health equity, Nyla is dedicated to exploring innovative interventions that can improve the well-being of minority populations. Outside academics, Nyla is an avid traveler, fitness enthusiast, and home chef, always seeking new experiences and ways to unwind.

Thank you for all you do, Nyla!