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About JuleneJohnson

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Julene K Johnson, PhD is a Professor and Associate Director at University of California, San Francisco's (UCSF) Institute for Health & Aging. Her research program focuses on cognitive aging and covers two primary themes: 1) developing novel community-based interventions (e.g., arts interventions) to promote health and well-being, particularly for diverse older adults and 2) understanding cognitive function in diverse older adults.

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cognitive aging, music

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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

Last night I listened to a beautiful "online" performance by the Kronos Quartet & Korean musician Soo Yeon Lyuh. It highlighted a collaboration called “Yessori” in 2016 and recently for “MOMENT 2020” as a part of work in Kronos' “50 For the Future” ...

JuleneJohnson 11-20-2020 09:04 AM

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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

Can "any kind" of music be beneficial to brain health? I suppose, in theory. However, research suggests that music that is individually "preferred", "meaningful" or at least "interesting" can be beneficial for brain health. The AARP Music on our Mi...

JuleneJohnson 11-17-2020 04:04 PM

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Re: Music on Our Minds - Experts Answer Your Questions

Happy Monday! I'm also very happy to be here with you in this virtual space. I am a cognitive neuroscientist who studies music and aging. I did my undergraduate degree in music. I'm a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)...

JuleneJohnson 11-16-2020 12:26 PM

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