ASA - American Society on Aging

2007 Awards Programs
Recognizing Excellence in the Field of Aging

Award Winners

2007 Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education in Aging

Paul David Nussbaum, PhD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Paul Nussbaum is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. Having earned his Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona in 1991, Dr. Nussbaum completed his internship and Post-Doctoral fellowship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is an adjunct Associate Professor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Doctor Nussbaum has 20 years experience in the care of older persons suffering dementia and related disorders. From the outpatient setting to the long- term care setting, Dr. Nussbaum has worked in all sectors of the continuum of care. An expert in neuroanatomy and human behavior, Dr. Nussbaum has published many peer reviewed articles, books, and chapters within the scientific community. He is a national and international lecturer on brain health, healthy aging, dementia and related disorders.

Doctor Nussbaum educates the general public on the basics of the human brain and how to keep the brain healthy over the entire lifespan. He provides informative and fun keynote presentations across the nation and is often interviewed in the local and national press/media. Doctor Nussbaum also provides consultation to corporate America on brain health.

Dr. Nussbaum has a new book entitled “Your Brain Health Lifestyle: Preserving your Life Story” now in publication. For more information about Brain health or to contact Dr. Nussbaum visit his website (www.paulnussbaum.com).