Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

Schmieding Center Employee Finds Purpose Working at “Best-Kept Secret in Northwest Arkansas”

Monique Parks feels blessed to go to work each day and help people who are facing the same challenges she once struggled with. An administrative coordinator at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale, Parks works daily with older adults and their caregivers to help…

UAMS Researchers Find Ground Beef Packs Bigger Muscle-Building Punch than Soy-Based Alternative

LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal.

New research from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reveals that 100% ground beef packs a bigger punch for muscle protein synthesis than a soy-based counterpart.

Conference Offers Look at Latest Developments in Geriatric Care

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging recently hosted its annual Geriatrics Updates conference, convening health professionals and community members who wanted to learn about the latest developments in geriatric care. The three-day conference covered a variety of topics that affect the lives of older adults, including cancer,…

Geriatric Care Conference Set for Sept. 26-28 at UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its annual Geriatrics Updates conference Sept. 26-28 at the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. Health professionals, patients, caregivers and members of the community are invited to learn about the latest findings in geriatric care. They’ll hear updates on topics such as cancer, cardiopulmonary and…