Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University

Join us for our Tuesday, Mar. 24 research colloquium presentation by Kelly Tremblay, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Wayne State University
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In media commentary on cord‑cutting in Michigan, IOGs Dr. Carrie Leach emphasized that rapid declines in cable subscriptions risk deepening the digital divide. Many still lack reliable broadband, up‑to‑date devices, or comfort with streaming platforms, which means TVs remain a critical lifeline to information especially among older and low-income residents.

Michigan cutting the cord at record rates, as cable subscribers fall below 1M - Bridge Michigan Cable television subscribers fell below 1 million in Michigan in 2025, as concerns about the cost of streaming services are increasing.

College Research Day is here! Can't join us in person? Watch the live stream: go.wayne.edu/0dcdfa6

Check out our FREE new online training: "A Focus on Aging with Disabilities in Communities of Color." Developed by Professor Tam Perry with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University and Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute, this self-paced course is perfect for healthcare pros, service providers, family members, and advocates. Gain practical strategies, dive into real-world case studies, and earn 1.0 Social Work CE credit or 1.25 CME credits—at no cost! Learn more and access the training: https://ddi.wayne.edu/rwjf-train

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Thanks again to everyone who was able to join us!

Tickets are available for a great event that supports a great cause - Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit. Get your tickets at sacrn.org.

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Natasha Nemmers, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology, presented her poster "Living Arrangements and Dementia Care Networks: Variations in Size, Composition, and Care Tasks."

Lauren Fish, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Michigan Medical School, presented "Interrogating conserved transcriptomic signatures of cognitive resilience in the frontal cortex" as part of a featured research panel.

Michigan researchers are attending this week!
Natasha Nemmers, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, presented her poster "Living Arrangements and Dementia Care Networks: Variations in Size, Composition, and Care Tasks." We are so thankful for the important work that these researchers do each day to advance our understanding of dementia diagnosis, treatment, care and support.