What if Alzheimer’s isn’t just about loss? What if moments of clarity, even in late stages, could transform how we understand and care for patients?
Dr. Jason Karlawish explores paradoxical lucidity—those moments when patients reconnect with their "former" selves. Learn more here.
What if decision-making didn’t have to fade with memory? What if there was a way to empower individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases while respecting their autonomy?
Dr. Jason Karlawish explores supported decision-making—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it’s transforming the care landscape for those affected by conditions like Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Learn more here.
Join Dr. Karlawish and an esteemed panel for a free Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania webinar exploring how various art forms can enhance cognitive function and emotional well-being in individuals living with dementia. Learn about the positive impact of arts-based interventions. Register here.
Dr. Karlawish joins DanceVisions 2024-2025 resident artist Megan Mazarick for a discussion on the intersection of time, dance, and memory at this special edition of HubChat. Dr. Karlawish will delve into Mazarick’s poignant performance of "tentacle," a solo dance piece inspired by her father’s journey through dementia and the timeless nature of certain hydrozoans. This event will explore how art deepens our understanding of the human experience, particularly in the context of memory and dementia, inviting reflections on the lasting impact of individuals on the world. Tickets available here.
Dr. Karlawish joins healthcare professionals to explore the intersection of medicine and the humanities. This conference provides a unique opportunity to enhance empathy and understanding through narrative skills, writing, reflection, art observation, and improvisation, fostering deeper connections in patient care.
Join PMC Co-Director Jason Karlawish, MD, for a 90-minute live course on the latest scientific breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, presented by Roundtable
Dr. Karlawish will join composer Marc Neikrug, Concetta M. Tomaino, and Alzheimer's advocate Ron Enfield in a post-concert discussion on the intersection of music, memory, and neurologic function, following the poignant narrative of 'A Song by Mahler' at the Arts on the Mind Festival. In-person event at at Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater. Get tickets here.
Dr. Karlawish, alongside a distinguished panel, will delve into the intersection of art and science in cognitive impairment at the "Music on the Mind" event, part of the Arts on the Mind Festival, exploring the impact of "A Song by Mahler" on society's perception and support for individuals with cognitive impairments. In-person event at Kimmel Center’s Hamilton Garden. Get tickets here.
Dr. Karlawish will join a conversation with a practicing neurologist and neuroscientist about overcoming current hurdles involved in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patients in a new era for Alzheimer’s disease. Virtual event. Register here.
Dr. Karlawish will join Dasha Kiper at the "Arts on the Mind Festival" to discuss caregiving challenges for dementia, following Kiper's presentation and book signing of "Travelers to Unimaginable Lands." In-person event at Parkway Central Library. Register here.
Dr. Karlawish will join filmmaker Rea Tajiri at the Arts on the Mind festival for the screening of Tajiri’s “Wisdom Gone Wild," a poetic documentary on dementia's impact. The screening will be followed by a Q+A with Tajiri and Dr. Karlawish. In-person event at Philadelphia Film Center. Get Tickets here.
Dr. Karlawish will moderate a panel on using technology to measure consciousness at the second annual a2 national symposium, exploring cutting-edge developments and their healthcare implications. In-Person event at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Karlawish will co-host the Arts on the Mind festival kickoff, uniting various organizations to explore the interplay of art and cognitive health, featuring a special session on music and memory at the Franklin Institute. In-person event at the Franklin Institute.
Dr. Karlawish will be a featured speaker and deliver his talk “A Mind in Splints: What it is like to be a person living with dementia” at the University of California San Francisco Memory and Aging Center.
Dr. Jason Karlawish will deliver a talk on his book, “Open Wound: The Tragic Obsession of Dr. William Beaumont,” at the University of Michigan Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. The presentation will be followed by a brief Q & A session and discussion. Attend in person or virtually.
Dr. Karlawish will be a featured speaker and deliver his talk “A Mind in Splints: What it is like to be a person living with dementia” at Penn’s Department of Medicine for the annual Renee C. Fox Lecture in Medicine, Culture and Society. Attend in person at Rubenstein Auditorium or virtually.
Dr. Karlawish will be a featured speaker and deliver his talk on decision making and capacity in older adults.
Dr. Karlwish will co-lead an in-person discussion with Sandeep Jauhar on their personal and professional experiences with Alzheimer’s. RSVP here
Dr. Karlawish will present at the Caregiving Now webinar on the ethical dimensions of caregiving at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Register here.
Dr. Jason Karlawish will present on wealthcare at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Karlawish will be a featured speaker and deliver his talk “Why Did Alzheimer’s Disease Become a Crisis and What We Can Do About It” at The Dubin Center Alzheimer’s symposium.
Dr. Jason Karlawish will be moderating the Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Consortium event discussing Amyloid PET as a suitable surrogate endpoint for clinically meaningful outcomes.
Dr. Karlawish will present at the University of Pennsylvania Grand Round divisional spotlight for research
Dr. Karlawish will present at the Department of Medicine at Maine Medical Center on the challenges of living with and sharing Alzheimer's biomarker results.
PMC Co-directors Drs. Jason Karlawish and Dave Wolk will discuss the FDA’s decision on the drug lecanemab and what the decision means for patients and families.
Dr. Karlawish will present at the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory: Transforming Dementia Care event on the shortcomings and challenges of nomenclature in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Dr. Karlwish led an in-person discussion on the topics of his book “The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It.”
Dr. Karlawish delivered the Max P. Cowan Memorial Lecture and the Priscilla M. Mayden Memorial Lecture.
Dr. Karlawish presented at the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
Dr. Karlawish lad a discussion of evolving public views about Alzheimer disease and other causes of dementia at the University of Utah Center for Health, Ethics, and Humanities (CHEETAH) Evening Ethics meeting.
This program was approved for 1½ hours of CME credit.
