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This event will raise funds toward our StraightAge Institute, which serves the needs of older adults and their caregivers in the area of education (including brain health, oral health, and elder financial abuse) and provides cognitive screenings as a proactive path to the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy
Dr. Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy is a Professor of Psychology at Clemson University where she teaches courses on Adult Development and Aging, Psychology and Aging, Heterogeneous Aging Processes, and Biomedical Aging. She is affiliated with the Institute of Engaged Aging at Clemson University. Dr. Gamaldo-Roddy’s research focuses on identifying adverse (e.g., poor sleep, financial strain, and social stressors) and protective factors (e.g., education, life satisfaction, and social support) associated with cognitive functioning, particularly in populations at risk for AD/ADRD diagnosis. Dr. Gamaldo-Roddy is also interested in supporting research that explores the utility of digital health assessments in diverse older adult populations.
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