Terrence Casey
@terrencecasey.bsky.social
🎙️Co-Host, Age of Aging Podcast
🧠Communications and Outreach, Penn Memory Center and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
✍️Editor, Springfield Neighbors Magazine
🧠Communications and Outreach, Penn Memory Center and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
✍️Editor, Springfield Neighbors Magazine
People living with dementia sometimes experience brief moments of clarity. Caregivers describe these instances as a blessing, feeling they have their loved one "back" for a short time. However, these moments also intensify the pain when the lucidity fades.
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"I Had My Old Girl Back" - Age of Aging - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Age of Aging · 04/15/2025 · 40m
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April 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
People living with dementia sometimes experience brief moments of clarity. Caregivers describe these instances as a blessing, feeling they have their loved one "back" for a short time. However, these moments also intensify the pain when the lucidity fades.
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Mr. Hegseth has previously said that General Brown should be fired because of his “woke” focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the military.
Replaces a Black four-star fighter pilot with a white man who does not meet the statutory qualifications supposedly over DEI.
Replaces a Black four-star fighter pilot with a white man who does not meet the statutory qualifications supposedly over DEI.
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon
The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.
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February 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Mr. Hegseth has previously said that General Brown should be fired because of his “woke” focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the military.
Replaces a Black four-star fighter pilot with a white man who does not meet the statutory qualifications supposedly over DEI.
Replaces a Black four-star fighter pilot with a white man who does not meet the statutory qualifications supposedly over DEI.
Every day the nightmare worsens
AP sues Trump White House, alleging ban on its journalists at major events amounts to unconstitutional retaliation by the federal government for free speech.
White House spox: AP's leaders have "rotted... peanut-sized brains"
My updated story for NPR:
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White House spox: AP's leaders have "rotted... peanut-sized brains"
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/02/21/n...
AP sues Trump White House for denying access over 'Gulf of Mexico' row
The White House has kept the wire service from covering key events because it refuses to call the body of water between Mexico and Florida the Gulf of America, as renamed by Trump.
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February 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Every day the nightmare worsens
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Dr. Kyra O’Brien spoke with @wviatvfm.bsky.social about the impact of Memory Cafés both at PMC and beyond—safe spaces for older adults with memory loss to connect. She also highlighted the importance of caregiver self-care.
“They feel more at ease just being themselves.”
Full conversation 👇
“They feel more at ease just being themselves.”
Full conversation 👇
Clarks Summit's Memory Cafe provides community, support for those experiencing memory loss
Twice a month, attendees of the Memory Cafe, including those with memory loss diseases and their loved ones, gather for laughs, crafts and support.
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February 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Dr. Kyra O’Brien spoke with @wviatvfm.bsky.social about the impact of Memory Cafés both at PMC and beyond—safe spaces for older adults with memory loss to connect. She also highlighted the importance of caregiver self-care.
“They feel more at ease just being themselves.”
Full conversation 👇
“They feel more at ease just being themselves.”
Full conversation 👇
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A gospel I want to spread is that smart and independent news media are necessary *but not sufficient* for a functional democracy.
February 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A gospel I want to spread is that smart and independent news media are necessary *but not sufficient* for a functional democracy.
I drove on 76 for the first time in months (years?) this past weekend and was reminded why I adore public transit.
Ride the train, people! I promise you’ll be much happier.
Ride the train, people! I promise you’ll be much happier.
PennDOT says I-95 needs to be widened for larger shoulders, meanwhile on I-76:
PennDOT planning to construct flexable travel lane along Schuylkill Expressway
Major changes could be coming to a busy stretch of I-76 in the Philadelphia area.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I drove on 76 for the first time in months (years?) this past weekend and was reminded why I adore public transit.
Ride the train, people! I promise you’ll be much happier.
Ride the train, people! I promise you’ll be much happier.
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Y’all, Tiff Urquhart did such an incredible job on this “Go Birds!” mural: designed and painted in five days! Go Birds and Go Philly Arts! 🦅🎨 #StreetsDeptWalls
February 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Y’all, Tiff Urquhart did such an incredible job on this “Go Birds!” mural: designed and painted in five days! Go Birds and Go Philly Arts! 🦅🎨 #StreetsDeptWalls
January 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Important: The AAUP released a statement urging universities not to engage in “anticipatory obedience,” which it defined as “acting to comply in advance of any pressure to do so.”
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AAUP opposes "anticipatory obedience" to Trump, GOP
The American Association of University Professors released a statement Thursday urging universities not to engage in “anticipatory obedience,” which it defined as “acting to comply in advance of any p...
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January 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Important: The AAUP released a statement urging universities not to engage in “anticipatory obedience,” which it defined as “acting to comply in advance of any pressure to do so.”
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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This isn't just an attack on scientific research. It's an attack on *scientists.*
Central to Trump's "Revolution of Common Sense" is the idea that scientists impede progress in pursuit of political goals.
This move -- Telegraphed in Project 2025 -- upends life for those who depend on NIH funding.
Central to Trump's "Revolution of Common Sense" is the idea that scientists impede progress in pursuit of political goals.
This move -- Telegraphed in Project 2025 -- upends life for those who depend on NIH funding.
January 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This isn't just an attack on scientific research. It's an attack on *scientists.*
Central to Trump's "Revolution of Common Sense" is the idea that scientists impede progress in pursuit of political goals.
This move -- Telegraphed in Project 2025 -- upends life for those who depend on NIH funding.
Central to Trump's "Revolution of Common Sense" is the idea that scientists impede progress in pursuit of political goals.
This move -- Telegraphed in Project 2025 -- upends life for those who depend on NIH funding.
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A small sample of populations served by NIH proposals that I personally know are stalled in review right now: kids with concussions, people with Alzheimer’s, caregivers of people with disabilities, adults ages 60+
Just keeping a record of who’s on the losing end of executive orders.
Just keeping a record of who’s on the losing end of executive orders.
January 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
A small sample of populations served by NIH proposals that I personally know are stalled in review right now: kids with concussions, people with Alzheimer’s, caregivers of people with disabilities, adults ages 60+
Just keeping a record of who’s on the losing end of executive orders.
Just keeping a record of who’s on the losing end of executive orders.
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We should be clear that the language in the anti “DEI” executive order and the subsequent letter sent to federal employees to turn in colleagues who try to “disguise” DEI under other names means hires and promotions of Black and other POC will be deemed suspicious. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We should be clear that the language in the anti “DEI” executive order and the subsequent letter sent to federal employees to turn in colleagues who try to “disguise” DEI under other names means hires and promotions of Black and other POC will be deemed suspicious. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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“I had a feeling that there were people watching what was happening and wondering, Was anyone going to say anything?” Bishop Mariann Budde explained. “Was anyone going to say anything about the turn the country’s taking?”
So, she took a breath, and spoke.
So, she took a breath, and spoke.
The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’
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January 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“I had a feeling that there were people watching what was happening and wondering, Was anyone going to say anything?” Bishop Mariann Budde explained. “Was anyone going to say anything about the turn the country’s taking?”
So, she took a breath, and spoke.
So, she took a breath, and spoke.
Surprise! The Age of Aging has a bonus episode while we work on Season 3.
This one brings together three global leaders in aging in a State of Dementia address of sorts.
This one brings together three global leaders in aging in a State of Dementia address of sorts.
Kick off 2025 with a must-listen episode of 'The Age of Aging' podcast! Join PMC Co-Directors Drs. David Wolk & Jason Karlawish, and Dr. Edward Lee, co-director of the Institute on Aging, as they reflect on 2024’s milestones & share their vision for the future. Listen now: bit.ly/4h3pbgz
January 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Surprise! The Age of Aging has a bonus episode while we work on Season 3.
This one brings together three global leaders in aging in a State of Dementia address of sorts.
This one brings together three global leaders in aging in a State of Dementia address of sorts.
Cognitive Comedy has had several different iterations in the last decade, but it remains one of my favorite programs at Penn Memory Center. Patients and caregivers mix their lived experience with their natural sense of humor and create absolute joy in these sessions.
You’ve probably heard of PMC's Cognitive Comedy program, but are you wondering what it’s all about?
Staff writer Meg McCarthy shares her firsthand experience observing the joy and impact of this free, virtual program, open to individuals with cognitive impairment.
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Staff writer Meg McCarthy shares her firsthand experience observing the joy and impact of this free, virtual program, open to individuals with cognitive impairment.
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Laugh Your Way to Connection: Inside PMC’s Cognitive Comedy Class - Penn Memory Center
By Meghan McCarthy What is one quality that makes you great? For many, this question can be a difficult to answer. Traditional societal values often discourage openly complimenting oneself in public....
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January 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Cognitive Comedy has had several different iterations in the last decade, but it remains one of my favorite programs at Penn Memory Center. Patients and caregivers mix their lived experience with their natural sense of humor and create absolute joy in these sessions.
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Philly has reported its first suspected case of avian flu, detected in a snow goose in West Philadelphia.
Anyone who had contact with a sick goose in Carroll Park around Jan. 11 should call the city health department at 215-685-6741. www.inquirer.com/health/avian...
Anyone who had contact with a sick goose in Carroll Park around Jan. 11 should call the city health department at 215-685-6741. www.inquirer.com/health/avian...
A sick snow goose in West Philadelphia is the city’s first suspected case of avian flu, health officials say
It’s the first bird in the city to test positive during a national outbreak of the highly infectious virus.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Philly has reported its first suspected case of avian flu, detected in a snow goose in West Philadelphia.
Anyone who had contact with a sick goose in Carroll Park around Jan. 11 should call the city health department at 215-685-6741. www.inquirer.com/health/avian...
Anyone who had contact with a sick goose in Carroll Park around Jan. 11 should call the city health department at 215-685-6741. www.inquirer.com/health/avian...
Imagine seeing the wealthiest people in the world filled with glee at an inauguration and still thinking you made the right choice.
January 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Imagine seeing the wealthiest people in the world filled with glee at an inauguration and still thinking you made the right choice.
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Reading rates in America are abysmally low. If even one kid picks up a book because they saw AJ Brown reading on the sideline, it’ll be the biggest play he’s ever made.
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Eagles receiver A.J. Brown makes big play by showing kids it's cool to read
At a time when kids are reading at some of the lowest levels ever, Eagles' A.J. Brown making reading all the rage could be a game-changer.
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January 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Reading rates in America are abysmally low. If even one kid picks up a book because they saw AJ Brown reading on the sideline, it’ll be the biggest play he’s ever made.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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I JUST WANT TO SAY AGAIN THAT TARIFF REVENUE IS NOT EXTERNAL. IT IS NOT PAID BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THEY ARE NOT WRITING CHECKS TO THE TREASURY.
January 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I JUST WANT TO SAY AGAIN THAT TARIFF REVENUE IS NOT EXTERNAL. IT IS NOT PAID BY FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THEY ARE NOT WRITING CHECKS TO THE TREASURY.
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Thinking a lot about Jimmy Carter, born a white, rural man in 1924 in a strictly apartheid Georgia and how he became a champion for racial justice and human rights, demonstrating once again that racism, xenophobia, crass and selfish individualism, are always a choice.
January 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Thinking a lot about Jimmy Carter, born a white, rural man in 1924 in a strictly apartheid Georgia and how he became a champion for racial justice and human rights, demonstrating once again that racism, xenophobia, crass and selfish individualism, are always a choice.
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remember the time a guy shot up a black bible study group, including a sitting south carolina state senator, and the cops stopped to get him burger king while taking him into custody?
December 19, 2024 at 9:19 PM
remember the time a guy shot up a black bible study group, including a sitting south carolina state senator, and the cops stopped to get him burger king while taking him into custody?