Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
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Advancing interdisciplinary aging science. Bringing together researchers, community and policymakers to improve the aging experience for everyone.
Minneapolis, MN
Joined July 2020
Education builds healthier communities! CHAI Director Dr. Joseph Gaugler is bringing Alzheimer’s education and caregiver support to all corners of Minnesota through the Dementia Roadshow.
The U of M is bringing Alzheimer’s education and caregiver support to every corner of Minnesota. The Dementia Educational Experience Roadshow, led by @PublicHealthUMN Professor Joe Gaugler, is visiting all 87 MN counties to equip families and caregivers with the tools they need.
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Join us Sat, May 17 (1–4 PM) at Progressive Baptist Church’s Health & Resource Fair!. In partnership with CHAI, MN GWEP, M Health Fairview & Alter, this event shows how faith & health teams build dementia-friendly, equitable communities. Open to ALL—come learn & connect!
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RT @mnlcoaging: Sign-up for the #ReframeAging Minnesota ECHO series, as we celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth and #FlipTheScriptOnAging by feat….
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Join us for the CHAI Spring Workshop. This free 1.5-hour webinar will provide tools for aging services professionals to guide older adults through financial planning conversations. 🎓 Open to all! CEUs available.
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Save the date! The 17th annual Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference will be held on Saturday, June 14. Offered in-person at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, MN or online via Zoom. Find registration and additional details at
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Free Webinar! Rural Housing as We Age in Minnesota: Opportunities & Innovations.🗓️ March 24, 2025 | 10–11:30 AM.💡 Learn about rural housing challenges & solutions for aging well, with top experts & community leaders!.🔗 Register:
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At CHAI, we value the role of faith communities in fostering connection and promoting health. This post highlights how partnerships with faith-based organizations align with our mission to support healthy aging and well-being. #DementiaCaregivingAcrossFaiths.
Faith communities go beyond worship—they're key public health partners, promoting connection, education, & support. @pamelad_price with @thebalmingilead shares insights in our 2022 Public Health & Faith series 👇. #DementiaCaregivingAcrossFaiths
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The Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship offers $20,000+ in funding for Master’s, Ph.D., & professional doctorate students advancing the field of aging. ⏳ Apply by Dec. 6: @asigumn @UMNews @PublicHealthUMN .#ScholarshipOpportunity #AgingServices
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RT @mnlcoaging: Join the @UMNCHAI as we build trusted connections that bring forward and center the full diversity of voices aging across o….
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Attention University of Minnesota students! 💼✨ Over $20,000 in scholarships are available for those pursuing a career in aging services. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today! ➡️ #HealthyAging @UMNews
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Announcing the 2024-2025 Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging Internship recipients! These students will work with various agencies that serve older adults, on a project of their choice. For more information on their projects, visit
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Heading to #APHA2024? Don’t miss @Frazier4Equity sharing a new toolkit to help public health agencies partner with faith-based organizations in creating dementia-friendly spaces. This is based on the learnings from disseminating @AlterDementia in the Twin Cities!
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🎓 UMN grad/pro students: Apply for the 2024-2025 Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship! Up to $20K for those pursuing careers in aging services. ⏳ Apps due Dec 6th!. Learn more & apply today:
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📝 Check out October's Policy Brief! It covers Minnesota's recent assisted living reforms (144G) and their impact on providers and residents. Read more:
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Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay, a reminder of the importance of confronting age-related discrimination. In 2023, CHAI featured expert @TraceyGendron in our Spring Speaker Series. Watch her presentation, "Addressing Ageism: Key Issues and Need for Action"
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It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay! 🌟 We’re proud to have previously worked with @ReframingAging and share their commitment to challenging negative stereotypes about aging. Join their webinar today and be part of the change!.
Happening today! Join us for the Ageism Awareness Day Webinar to learn more about tools to prepare for #ageismawarenessday on October 9. Don't miss out, register now: @ASAging #ReframeAging
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In our recent Speaker Series, Dr. @ChaneeFabius shared groundbreaking research on paid care’s impact on diverse older adults and their family caregivers. See how these insights can drive future care innovations—watch the full recording here:
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This weekend, the CHAI team and @asigumn students participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with the @alzassociation in Minneapolis, MN. We had a fantastic time raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s research and care. 💜 #EndAlz
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