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Nese College of Nursing hosts community education series: 'Living with Dementia'

Through the Age-Friendly Care, PA initiative, the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing will again offer its “Living with Dementia” series to provide practical tools, realistic tips and community resources to assist caregivers. Registration is now open for the four-part series will take place in person on Tuesdays in Altoona and Wednesdays in Palmyra, beginning in late August, with an optional "Memory Café" for people living with dementia to enjoy activities in a safe, supervised environment.
Abagail Marquardt stands with her research poster

Abagail Marquardt

Abagail Marquardt, who graduated from Penn State Harrisburg in spring 2023, worked with Rebecca Mallinson, assistant teaching professor of kinesiology, on research related to the female athlete triad. 

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Abagail Marquardt, who was a student athlete during her time at Penn State Harrisburg, focused her honors thesis on research related to female athletes' food choice attitudes.