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Graduate student advocates for dignity in aging , articleInspired by her grandparents and shaped by years of caregiving in Nigeria, Onyinye Mbanefo is pursuing a Ph.D. in adult development and aging while leading a foundation that advocates for improved elder care and protection in her home country.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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New study shines a light on nieces and nephews caring for relatives with dementia , articleVirginia Tech's Karen Roberto and Tina Savla conducted the first in-depth examination of this often unnoticed group in caregiving research.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 - -
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Virginia Tech researchers work toward better treatments , articleJune marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and June 20, the summer solstice, will see a nationwide fundraising effort to counter Alzheimer’s and similar diseases, known as The Longest Day. Virginia Tech researchers are engaged in research meant to advance treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and assist caregivers of loved ones with dementia.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 - -
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Experts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential raceVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 - -
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Protecting older populations through policy , articlePamela Teaster is currently serving as a 2023-24 fellow of the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship program and will help develop legislation to protect older Americans.
Date: Mar 13, 2024 -