The HAI Lecture Series
Learn From Our Lectures
The following are a series of lectures provided by our Marcus faculty scientists on different aspects of healthy aging. We will continue to host this lecture series at all Hebrew SeniorLife housing sites, and the recordings can be found here.
Our study team includes many scientists from the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research. Many have contributed their time and expertise to making HAI what it is today. We are grateful for them and their contributions.
Arthritis: Feet, Knees, and Hope
Marian Hannan, DSc, MPH a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Scientist at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research provides a lecture on arthritis with a focus on feet and knees. This was presented at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham.
Environmental Determinants of Health in Older Adults
Amir Baniassadi, PhD, an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Assistant Scientist at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research discusses the importance of environmental health for older populations. This was originally presented at the Jack Satter House in Revere.
Optimize Your Brain Health - Get a check up!
Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD provides a lecture on brain health and healthy aging at Jack Satter House.
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes
Lew Lipsitz, MD, Director of the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging talks about the importance of cardiovascular health and reducing your risk through lifestyle change. This was originally presented at the Center Communities in Brookline.
Nutrition for Emotional Well-Being
Courtney Millar, PhD gives a lecture on how your nutrition impacts your emotional well-being and how we can improve both. Dr. Millar presented this talk to the residents of Orchard Cove and Center Communities of Brookline.
Reducing Your Risk of Falling
Brad Manor, PhD, Director of the Mobility and Falls Center at the Marcus Institute talks about how your brain is critical for your mobility and ways you can boost both your brain health and your mobility through lifestyle changes. Dr. Manor presented this talk to the residents at New Bridge on the Charles.
