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Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s
The co-director of the Penn Memory Center outlines the medical, social, and ethical challenges that surround Alzheimer’s disease.
‘We Are Going to Keep You Safe, Even if It Kills Your Spirit'
For the millions of Americans living with dementia, every day during this pandemic can bring a fresh horror.
A Call for a Humanitarian Response to Alzheimer's
Dr. Jason Karlawish appears in this in-depth interview with Richard Harris, the host of this Next Avenue article, to dissect “The Problem of Alzheimer’s” and his inspiration behind the book's personal aspects.
The Past, Present, and Future of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center interviews Dr. Jason Karlawish in this four-part podcast series centered around his new book.
What is “The Problem of Alzheimer's” as told by Dr. Jason Karlawish
David Godfrey dives deep in this interview with Dr. Jason Karlawish about his new book, “The Problem of Alzheimer's".”
What We Still Don’t Know About COVID-19 and the Brain
As a member of the Global Council on Brain Health, Dr. Jason Karlawish gives his input on the possible long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KWMR-FM's "Airwaves"
AIRWAVES broadcast’s discussions that are unrehearsed and informative interview conversations that flow back and forth as professionals share their thoughts, stories, and findings. Dr. Karlawish appeared on KWMR-FM's "Airwaves" LIVE on March 30th. The recording is here.
Alzheimer's on BYU Radio’s constant wonder
Dr. Jason Karlawsih is interviewed by the host of Constant Wonder on BYU Radio Marcus Smith on the complexities and confusions that surround Alzheimer’s disease.
How to foster supported decision-making for adults with cognitive impairment
People living with cognitive impairment often are able to make their decisions independently. But as their condition changes, their decision-making abilities change as well.
A monument to our monumental suffering can help America heal from this pandemic
Experts predict that the country will return to some semblance of normalcy within the year. But this optimism brings a new challenge into view: How will America heal from this collective trauma?
Viewpoints: Lessons On Getting The Vaccine, Heading To Mask-Less Times
In this article, we see how in the 56 weeks since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the US, more than 475,000 Americans have died from the virus. And while this pain is shared, we have often suffered alone.
Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests
IBM researchers trained artificial intelligence to pick up hints of changes in language ahead of the onset of neurological diseases.
IBM Algorithm Can Tell Who’s Going to Get Alzheimer’s by Reading Their Writing
"This is the first report I have seen that took people who are completely normal and predicted with some accuracy who would have problems years later.”
Treating the Causes, Not Symptoms, of Alzheimer’s
In this edition of Letters to the Editor, we hear from an individual about how Dr. Jason Karlawish offers optimism for Alzheimer’s disease. They also share a major problem in finding treatment specific for AD based on personal experience.
Dr. Jason Karlawish: ‘The Problem With Alzheimer’s’
Dr. Jason Karlawish examines the known history and study of Alzheimer’s disease, with information about possible biomedical relief in the future.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett battling Alzheimer's disease
Tony Bennett’s wife Susan told AARP magazine, “He’s not the old Tony anymore, but when he sings, he’s the old Tony.” He was first diagnosed in 2016 and is now 94 years old.
Ahead of a divisive election, this Penn doctor is working to ensure people with dementia can vote
Dr. Jason Karlawish shares his interest in ensuring that Americans with dementia can vote in this research-driven Health News interview.
How does “The Problem of Alzheimer’s” detail the diseases complexity
Janet Perry interviews Dr. Jason Karlawish about how to support caregivers and loved ones, and help patients reclaim autonomy.
WHYY Regional Roundup
We’ll hear from University of Pennsylvania physician JASON KARLAWISH in this interview as he advocates for the voting rights of patients with dementia.
Nursing Home Families Yearn to Visit Loved Ones Again
Struck hard by the pandemic, long-term and assisted living facilities shut their doors to outsiders. Many still have not reopened.
We created 2020
“Beginning the morning after his inauguration, a spectacular science-related tragedy has unfolded,” Jason Karlawish wrote about the whirlwind that was 2020.
After retired Black NFL players file lawsuit, experts weigh in on race and diagnosing dementia
Some diseases are relatively easy to diagnose. A cancer diagnosis is often based on a biopsy. Diagnosing dementia is not like that, said Jason Karlawish. It is what doctors call a “clinical diagnosis.”
Pandemic isolation has killed thousands of Alzheimer’s patients while families watch from afar
One man fights from the doorway of a nursing home to save his wife. It’s not just the loss of interaction, said Jason Karlawish, an Alzheimer’s expert at the University of Pennsylvania. “
Late Payments, Credit Scores May Predict Dementia
Problems paying bills and managing personal finances were evident years before a dementia diagnosis, retrospective data showed.
When a Drug Study Abruptly Ends, Volunteers Are Left to Cope
A participant might commit months or years to a drug trial, only to see it vanish overnight. Jason Karlawish gives his take on the abrupt stopping of drug studies around Alzheimer’s.
‘Better business model’ needed for dementia care, Senate committee hears
A “better business model for the diagnosis and care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease” needs to be created, Dr. Jason Karlawish said in this Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health hearing.
Alzheimer’s Tests Soon May Be Common. Should You Get One?
Diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease are already here. But the results may raise as many questions as they answer. Dr. Jason Karlawish breaks down the research behind Alzheimer’s tests.
KHN Morning Briefing
KHN’s Morning Briefing highlights Dr. Jason Karlawish’s opinion piece as a key summary of health policy that was covered by major news organizations in recent weeks.
In The Hospital With Dementia: These Patients Need Their Caregivers
Dr. Jason Karlawish outlines his knowledge about the connection between patient and caregivers as he is especially concerned about delirium - a dangerous and potentially fatal condition. Ahead of a divisive election, this Penn doctor is working to ensure people with dementia can vote
Nursing home residents need to be allowed an “Essential Support Person” during times of crisis
In this opinion piece, Dr. Jason Karlawish’s views and studies are used to encourage citizens and representatives to support ESP designation.
From the Front Lines: Dr. Jason Karlawish Talks About the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
Top on the list of fears among older Americans: Alzheimer’s. We have a conversation with Dr. Jason Karlawish, who has spent decades researching the disease, giving him a front-row view of the challenges that face Americans living with Alzheimer’s.
Financial habits may be as important as a brain scan to identify Alzheimer's
Your financial habits may be just as important as a brain scan when it comes to diagnosing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Here Jason Karlawish identifies financial habits as tools for early diagnosis.
Art Circle Library reopens March 8
Dr. Jason Karlawish’s nest book, “The Problem of Alzheimer’s” has been placed on the Art Circle Libraries “Best New Books” list.
Brain Books by AARP
Dr. Jason Karlawish’s newest book, “The Problem of Alzehimer’s,” has been added to AARP’s collection list of new Brain Books of 2021.
New Release Tuesday a booklist from the tiny bookstore
The Tiny Bookstore highlights Dr. Jason Karlawish’s newest book in their list of “New Releases".” Check out their site for online orders.
Dr. Jason Karlawish—Author of The Problem of Alzheimer’s
Robert Rimm showcases “The Problem of Alzheimer’s,” as an unambiguous account of decades of missed opportunities in this Q&A with Dr. Jason Karlawish.
A dive into “The Problem of Alzheimer’s” with Author Dr. Jason Karlawish
Dr. Jason Karlawish appears in a St. Louis Library Facebook Live interview with Kathy Brathowski, the host of this Higher Education Channel podcast, to dissect “The Problem of Alzheimer’s.”
Application of In-Home Monitoring Data to Transition Decisions in Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Usability Study
A study deployed a suite of in-home monitoring technologies to detect changing levels of care needs in residents of independent living units.
The Library Guy: The Problem of Alzheimer’s with Dr. Jason Karlawish
This month, Bill Peak, the Library Guy, talks with Dr. Jason Karlawish about his new book, The Problem of Alzheimer’s. Karlawish cares for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers at PMC. He is perhaps the leading authority on Alzheimer’s.
3 New Books About Memory — and Keeping It Sharp
What to know about staving off dementia, and the mysteries of Alzheimer's. Dr. Jason Karlawish’s newest book “The Problem of Alzheimer’s” is featured on this AARP memory book list.
The problem of Alzheimer’s: Caregiver exhaustion and a minefield of ethical quandaries
As the world's population ages, a new generation will be facing Alzheimer's. A new book by Dr. Jason Karlawish delves into the disease's toll and what's needed to quell the effects of the coming wave.