VOLUME 26, NUMBER 1


CONTENTS 14 UNTANGLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN


Scientists and senior advocates are working hard to better understand just how the brain functions and off er solutions to help prevent or curb the onset of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.


DEPARTMENTS


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT


26 An update to Argentum's Senior Living 2025 project shows the industry will need to fi ll nearly 1.4 million jobs.


QUALITY IMPROVEMENT


32 World Health Organization combats ageism with a campaign.


34 Senior living resident Jeni Berry fi nds community and fun after a successful modeling career.


44 Thought Leader: Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities


48 Change Agent: Kerry Burnight, chief gerontologist of startup GrandPad


3 EDITOR'S LETTER


49 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK


50 THE HEART OF SENIOR LIVING


52 ARGENTUM ADVOCATES FOR YOU


54 PEOPLE AND PLACES


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AGING WITH DIGNITY BUILDS CHARACTER


Hollywood actors and creative writers are realizing that seniors bring wisdom and purpose to their theatrical roles.


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ARTS IMPROVING THE AGING PROCESS


Communication and creative expression are classic tools that improve quality of life at all ages.


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