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Population Health & Brain Health Equity Scholars Lecture 2024
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Recent award winners Elena Tsoy, PhD and Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD talk about their research projects during the Population Health and Brain Health Equity Scholars Lecture.
Dementia and Black/African American Populations​
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Dementia Care Aware hosted a webinar, “Dementia and Black/African American Populations” as part of the initiative’s webinar series. Enjoy a presentation from Charles Windon, MD and Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, on disparities in cognition, diagnosis, and care for Black/African Americans, and how to address these factors to promote equity and support aging in these communities.
Reimagining Black Narratives: A conversation with Black artists​
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Tanisha Hill-Jarrett & Alinda Amuiri, as part of the Black Leadership Advisory Council, hosted an artist showcase and conversation focused on reimagining Black narratives.
Featured artists: Austin James, Leisel Whitlock, Meron Abey, William Rhodes, & Kunle Adewale
Podcasts
Decision and Aging Insights: An SRNDNA Podcast
(Aug 30, 2024)​
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Dr. Hill-Jarrett discusses her program of research on the impacts of racism and gendered racism on the Black community. She also discusses her creative aging program for Black women, Radical Imagination, and the use of Afrofuturism in her photo and interview project, The Other Side of Time.
Dementia and the African American Population
(May 23, 2024)​
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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH (Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware) and Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, as they discuss disparities in cognition, diagnosis, and care for Black/African Americans, and how to address these factors to promote equity and support aging in these communities
Vanguard Estates: The Future of the Aging Brain
(Nov 14, 2022)​
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In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today: what is dementia, and what are challenges to curing it?
The Art + Science Salon at Creative Brain Week
(Aug 28, 2024)​
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Dr. Hill-Jarrett shares about her work and experience presenting at Creative Brain week at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. You will also hear poetry and reflections from Morag Anderson of the Scottish Poetry Library).
The Future Of Neuropsychology And Race - A Conversation With Tanisha Hill-Jarrett
(Oct 9, 2023)​
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Cognitive health is our shared responsibility – where culture, lifestyle, and innovation unite to shape a future free from the shadows of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Tanisha shares how our lifestyles, behaviors, and even culture play pivotal roles in shaping our brain health. She shares her research on how gendered racism and coping mechanisms can impact cognitive health, offering a perspective on the interconnectedness of mental wellness and societal factors. Dr. Tanisha also touches on Afrofuturism, a genre that reimagines the future with Black culture at its heart. She dives into its role in envisioning a world where racism is eradicated.
Real Unstructured: Dr. Tanisha Hill-Jarrett & Neuropsychology
(Nov 14, 2022)​
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Real Unstructured brings you inspirational spotlights to keep you Radical, Empowered, Authentic and Living in the Word.
 Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD on Healing Arts Atlanta[read more] |  UCSF Department of Neurology Faculty Focus[read more] |  SRNDNA Newsletter: Where are They Now? Dr. Tanisha Hill-Jarrett[read more] |  June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: The Risk Is Double in Black Communities[read more] |  Exploring How Our Brains Shape Our Values[read more] |
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 Understanding the Cognitive Impact of Neighborhood Disadvantage on Black Women: Tanisha Hill-Jarrett[read more] |  Brain Science and Creativity Collide at Creative Brain Week[read more] |  Storytelling Project Addresses Older Black Women's Healthcare Disparities[read more] |  An Innovative Approach to Brain Health through Community Arts[read more] |  Global Brain Health Leader Awards to Advance Dementia-Related Projects[read more] |
 Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022: Day 3 Highlights[read more] |  Why Your Mind Thrives When You Socialize[read more] |  First Neuropscyhiatric Evaluation? Here's What to Expect[read more] |  Sisters from AARP: Do You Know When to Follow Your Intuition? Here's how trusting your gut can add a[read more] |