Media Coverage
Recent coverage of IOG events by local and national news agencies is posted here as a print article, an audio file or a podcast. If you spot a reference to the Institute of Gerontology, its research or its community outreach events that is not posted here, please contact Cheryl Deep, Media Relations Manager, at 313-577-2297 (ext. 285) or send the link to cheryldeep@aol.com.
Depression and Dementia among Latinos and other Ethnic Groups
(August 2009, 26:27 minute clip, mp3 format)
Dr. Hector Gonzalez, WSU School of Medicine Assistant Professor discusses depression and dementia among Latinos and other ethnic groups.
IOG Director Edits Once-A-Decade Journal on Alzheimer's
(August 2009, pdf format)
IOG Director Peter Lichtenberg edits the much anticipated journal, "Generations: Update on Dementia." This issue identifies the major changes and trends over the past 10 years in diagnosis, treatment and care of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
More of Detroit's aged go hungry as economy falters
(January 2009, pdf format)
Concerns about seniors during this downward economic spiral we need to make sure the seniors in our lives are eating and have other basic needs met.
Caring for Aging Parents
(December 2008, 1:07 minute clip, mp3 format)
Detroit's WWJ 950 NewsRadio Pat Sweeting, IOG Director Dr. Peter Lichtenberg and a recent study gives a better understanding of how we age.
American House Foundation Gives Food, Clothes To Select Seniors
(December 2008, pdf format)
On Dec. 22, 2008, 100 seniors in need received free food and clothing at the Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams Ave., Detroit 48226, from 10:45 am to 1:00 pm.
Dr Gonzalez to address dementia on nation's largest Hispanic TV network
(December 2008, pdf format)
WSU School of Medicine assistant professor was interviewed about dementia and other health problems among the Latino population by the nation’s largest private non-profit Spanish-language network of non-commercial telecommunications systems.
Local Agencies Receive Funds to Track Senior Population Trends (WWJ-Caring for Your Aging Parents)
Wayne State University, nonprofit share grant to study seniors (Crain's Detroit Business)
(December 2008, pdf format)
IOG will partner with Adult Well-Being Services will share $275,000 to conduct a two-year pilot program entitled Seniors Count to help older adults!
(December 2008, pdf format)
Patricia Pasick describes the work of three Ann Arbor couples (IOG's Dr. Mark Luborsky) in Rwanda, and how the country has changed their lives.
League Focuses on Mental Health and Aging
(December 2008, 1:21 minute clip, mp3 format)
Reporter Tracy Clemons and IOG Director Dr. Peter Lichtenberg discuss how depression affects between 30 and 50 percent of long-term nursing care patients.
Fall 2008 Interviews on Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1-B Senior Solution Radio WGPR 107.5 FM
Listen to IOG Director Dr. Peter Lichtenberg’s previously recorded interviews with experts in aging from around the country as he guest-hosted the Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1-B Senior Solution Radio Show, WGPR 107.5 FM. Tune into the Senior Solution live every Saturday morning from 10 – 11 am, to hear host Paul Bridgewater, president and CEO of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, discuss topics of interest to older adults and their caregivers.
Respecting Research Participants
(9:08 minute clip, mp3 format)
Terry Mills, PhD, Dean of the Division of Humanities & Social Science, Morehouse College. Dr. Mills explains the field of ethnogerontology that explores the causes, processes and consequences of race, minority status or ethnic group status on biological, psychological and social aging. He emphasizes the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in connecting with diverse populations to build trust and foster reliable research.
Avoiding Disability
(6:36 minute clip, mp3 format)
Brooke Schneider, MA, Institute of Gerontology graduate student, discusses her research into the physical and cognitive changes (including mood) that can predict disability in older African American adults. Brooke also explains how research participants are identified and how this type of research is conducted. Specific memory, thinking and physical tests were administered to determine status.
Lessons Learned After Heart Failure
(11:25 minute clip, mp3 format)
Faith Pratt Hopp, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Social Work at Wayne State University, lead focus-groups and interviews of persons who had experienced heart failure.