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Ericka Patti

Administrative Specialist II

Study investigates mindful walks, healthier minds

A new study coauthored by investigators in the UF Claude D. Pepper Center reveals that older adults with memory concerns are more likely to recreationally walk in neighborhoods that are quiet, green, and full of natural beauty.  By shaping our streets to be more peaceful and pleasant for walking,…

Manini’s talk on Gero-technology Tools

Todd Manini, Ph.D., spoke in Ocala, Florida on November the 6th for the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. The title of the lecture was: Gerotechnology Tools for Understanding Mobility Resilience in Late-Life Some of the newer tools being used include wearable sensors, mobile applications, and remote monitoring…