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Reynolds Institute on Aging Honors Susan May as Volunteer of the Year June 10, 2022 | Chris Carmody
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging held a ceremony to honor Susan May as its volunteer of the year. The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to a member of the community who supports and promotes the various outreach activities that the Institute on Aging sponsors….
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UAMS, Presbyterian Village Celebrate 8 Centenarians April 25, 2022 | Linda Haymes
For eight Little Rock women, it was the party of the century — all of their centuries. The ladies, all Presbyterian Village retirement community residents, were recently honored for having reached their 100th birthdays.
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UAMS to Hold Drive-Thru Senior Expo in Jonesboro on April 25 April 12, 2022 | Yavonda Chase
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Center on Aging-Northeast in Jonesboro is holding its fourth annual Senior Expo on April 25 at Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
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Finding Faith in Caregiving November 17, 2021 | Karmen Robinson
Margaret Booker always knew she’d become a caregiver in some capacity. Even as a little girl, she had a gift for recognizing when people needed help. But she never fathomed that she’d become a caregiver at such a young age for her husband, Mike. He was just 54 years old when he was diagnosed early…
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AGEC Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month by Providing Education and Resources November 3, 2021 | Vanessa Lee
LITTLE ROCK — This November, the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Educational Collaborative (AGEC) will recognize National Family Caregivers Month by hosting educational events for those persons caring for a loved one.
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22nd Annual Geriatrics Update Examines Key Topics: Herbal Supplements, CBD, COPD, COVID October 27, 2021 | Ben Boulden
When a patient is asked what prescription or over-the-counter drugs they are taking, they seldom include plant-based dietary supplements, even though these supplements can interact and even counteract other medications.
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Departments of Geriatrics and Pediatrics Win First Place in Quality Improvement Program July 2, 2021 | Karmen Robinson
Faculty from UAMS’ Departments of Geriatrics and Pediatrics garnered first place in the Quality Improvement for Advanced Learners Program (QIALP) for their exploration of racial disparity in screening methods among dementia patients.
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UAMS Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System June 23, 2021 | Vanessa Lee
LITTLE ROCK — The UAMS Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging has successfully attained Level I Certification as an Age-Friendly Health System.