@hamplab

Health and Aging from Multicultural Perspectives Lab (HAMPLAB) at University of Kentucky College of Medicine | PI, @dkesiaka

 Kentucky, USA
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Joined April 2019
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“In this more realistic definition, perseverance can include self-care and rest. Knowing when to take a break or prioritize self-care is a practical strategy for maintaining cognitive health in the face of challenges.” —DKE @hamplab @BlackInNeuro tinyurl.com/4dr7jafc

‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing...

Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.

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First time attendee. @AlterDementia @hamplab @BlackInGeron
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Replying to @UKYMedicine
@UKYMedicine researcher Darlingtina K. Esiaka has been awarded a fellowship to work with the Research Center for Ageing Cognition and Psychological Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria. Learn more: research.uky.edu/news/uk-res…
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Your girl is in the news! uknow.uky.edu/research/uk-re…

UK researcher selected to work with Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria

Darlingtina K. Esiaka's project aims to address challenges in the early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment in low- and middle-income countries by leveraging low-cost, mobile, wearable...

uknow.uky.edu
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Hamplab retweeted
UK CCTS@UK_CCTS27 Mar 2025
Are you a Black or an African American Adult? Share Your Sleep Experience With Us! ccts.uky.edu/participate-res… Researchers at UK invite you to join a research study exploring how sleep and neighborhood conditions might impact memory and thinking. Contact: [email protected]
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New publication alert. 🚨 Our findings reveal that, contrary to expectations, high levels of both grit and active coping may paradoxically exacerbate SCD symptoms in Black men, suggesting a complex relationship between these factors. @hamplab   doi.org/10.1002/bsa3.70003

Is to persevere dangerous for brain health? Effect of active coping and grit on subjective cognit...

Introduction One strategy for early detection of risk of dementia is identification of subjective cognitive decline (SCD). However, there is a paucity of data examining the intricate interplay...

alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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I am so proud of our all Black women symposium at #GSA2024. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. Let’s go again next year! ⁦@citeblackwomen⁩ ⁦@BlackInGeron⁩ ⁦@blackinaging⁩
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Afrofuturism is a way of thinking & creating knowledge that centers those at the margins of society. It is a way of excavating the stories we know to be true but have been erased from the mainstream. Join me Oct 3 in collaboration with @SoBlackNeuro & @BlackInGeron.
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We hope you are as excited as we are about #BIGGWeek2024. @CGster @rolandjthorpe @ManlyEpic @pbaJackson @pshrink @DrTamaraBaker @Nina_BSil @NIHAging @NCOAging @justiceinaging @ASAging @geronsociety @AmerGeriatrics @Dkesiaka @SamuelLJackson @AARP @agingwhileblk @PRBA_ISR
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We’re excited to be in collaboration with you & @BlackInGeron to learn together in community about how we can contribute to envisioning & creating a brighter future for cognitive aging among Black women!🧠
Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD@TanishaHillJ27 Sep 2024
Afrofuturism is a way of thinking & creating knowledge that centers those at the margins of society. It is a way of excavating the stories we know to be true but have been erased from the mainstream. Join me Oct 3 in collaboration with @SoBlackNeuro & @BlackInGeron.
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Please join us for Dr. Hill-Jarrett's upcoming CE session: Afrofuturism as a Praxis for Community Knowledge Co-Production and Equity in Black Women’s Cognitive Aging on 10/03 @ 1 PM PDT/ 4 PM EDT. Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AkKTlh6gyO…
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@chaaz_w @rsneedphd @AishaAdkins @GeriatRx @DrTamaraBaker @rolandjthorpe @Dkesiaka @DrEboni @SimoneLescott @maryackenbom @drslevyneuropsy @Aging_scholar @JanieceLTaylor @Rainacroff @adedejiia @SafiyyahOkoye @DrRamonaRhodes1 @CauseImAfrican @YarnDyson @sophieokolo @Frazier4Equity
Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics@BlackInGeron29 Sep 2024
🗣️#BIGGWeek is BACK, and it is time for #BIGGRollCall! To participate, you can introduce yourself with a selfie or a video to let us know what you've been up to since our last BIGGWeek. @DrBondsJohnson @pbaJackson @TanishaHillJ @NeuroNupe17 @gerowhat1 @debrose102 @ivana_vaughn
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On 10/03 at 1 PM PDT/ 4 PM EDT, join @TanishaHillJ for a CE session and learn about Afrofuturism as a culturally informed approach to engagement and research with community-dwelling Black women elders. Register here: tinyurl.com/3jvazrzc
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🗣️#BIGGWeek is BACK, and it is time for #BIGGRollCall! To participate, you can introduce yourself with a selfie or a video to let us know what you've been up to since our last BIGGWeek. @DrBondsJohnson @pbaJackson @TanishaHillJ @NeuroNupe17 @gerowhat1 @debrose102 @ivana_vaughn
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Registration is open!
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Here’s a snippet of the insightful conversation with Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard on our most recent #awBLive, touching on the intersectionality of the Black experience, aging, and the ⛪️ faith community surrounding #caregiving.🖤 Visit youtube.com/@agingwhileblack to catch the replay.
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This is a reminder to save the date for 2024 BIGG Week, themed "Thrive Together, Rise Together: Celebrating Black Contributions and Advancing Equity in Aging." #AmplifyBIGG #SupportBIGG
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Dear BIGG community, please check out the upcoming 9/23 CE talk by @CGster and share it with your networks. BIGG members get a discounted price. There are limited spaces, so hurry! Visit this link for detailed information: events.zoom.us/ev/AtSC6ZxVQe…
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Our agenda for BIGG Week 2024 is out. Remember to save the date! We will soon publish a detailed daily agenda and registration links. Please like and share #BIGGWeek2024 #AmplifyBIGG #CelebrateBIGG
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#BIGGWeek2024
Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics@BlackInGeron15 Sep 2024
Our agenda for BIGG Week 2024 is out. Remember to save the date! We will soon publish a detailed daily agenda and registration links. Please like and share #BIGGWeek2024 #AmplifyBIGG #CelebrateBIGG
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