Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
November 1, 2024
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…
October 21, 2024
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.
October 17, 2024
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,…
September 10, 2024
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…
August 6, 2024
UAMS Researchers Discover Cholesterol Drug’s Potential as Treatment for Alzheimer’s, Other Dementia
Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have discovered that an FDA-approved cholesterol drug holds the potential to disrupt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The research team published its findings in the journal Aging Biology. Akshatha Ganne, a postdoctoral fellow in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department…
July 22, 2024
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Receives $5 Million Grant to Support Training Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of…
April 22, 2024
UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative Partners in Disaster Preparedness Event for Older Adults
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) is collaborating with UAMS Health ARConnectNow, the American Red Cross, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer’s Association, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) and Edward Jones to present a community event on “Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults.”
February 6, 2024
UAMS Research Team Discovers Potential Alzheimer’s Drug
LITTLE ROCK — A potential new drug to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with the so-called Alzheimer’s gene has been discovered by a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team led by Sue Griffin, Ph.D. The findings were published Jan. 8 in Communications Biology and include discoveries of a druggable target and a…
December 26, 2023
UAMS’ Robert Reis, Ph.D., Receives Award from International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
The International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences honored Robert J. Shmookler Reis, Ph.D., a professor and researcher in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, with an award that recognizes advancements in clinical science. Reis received the Jawahar (Jay) Mehta Annual Award for Clinical Scientist during the organization’s North American Section conference…
November 7, 2023
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging Holds Geriatric-Care Conference
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging recently held its 2023 Geriatrics Updates, a three-day conference covering the latest evidence-based standards in geriatric care. The conference combined two of the institute’s annual events: the Geriatrics Medicine Highlights and the Cognitive Impairment and Memory Disorders Update. The event was…
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