Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

October 15, 2026

UAMS’ Schmieding Center to Host Oct. 29 Dementia Conference for Family Caregivers

David Wise

People gathered in the lobby of the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education

Family members and others caring for a loved one with dementia are invited to a free Dementia Conference for Caregivers on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, 2422 N. Thompson St., in Springdale.

October 14, 2026

Conference Highlights Latest Developments in Geriatric Care

Chris Carmody

Marcelo Bigarella, M.D., urologic oncologist and assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Urology, speaks at the Geriatrics Updates conference in the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.

Health professionals and members of the community recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging for a three-day conference that offered updates on the latest developments in geriatric care.

September 28, 2026

UAMS-Sponsored Health & Wellness Expo Offers Free Screenings, Other Resources

Chris Carmody

Jeanne Wei, executive director of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, takes part in a discussion with KARK-TV’s Dylan Price at the 2026 Health & Wellness Expo.

The 2026 Health & Wellness Expo drew hundreds of Arkansans for a morning of health screenings, question-and-answer sessions with experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and other activities.

September 16, 2026

UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference on Oct. 1-3

Chris Carmody

An older man smiles as he's having his blood pressure measured by a woman in this stock image.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its 2026 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 1-3, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers, and community members to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical care for older adults. 

August 31, 2026

Namrata Dogra, M.D., and Benjamin Frazier, M.D., Join UAMS’ Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic

Chris Carmody

Namrata Dogra, M.D., and Benjamin Frazier, M.D., are shown in this image.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has welcomed Namrata Dogra, M.D., and Benjamin Frazier, M.D., as new physicians at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.

June 25, 2026

Seminar Highlights Brain-Healthy Habits, Resources for Dementia Caregivers

Chris Carmody

A group of five older adults — two women and three men — poses for a group photo in this stock image.

A virtual seminar from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) gave attendees a chance to learn about ways to reduce their risk of dementia and access resources to care for those who are experiencing cognitive decline.

May 1, 2026

Volunteer Lifts Spirits of Caregivers, Patients at Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

Chris Carmody

Susie Whittington sits at the front desk in the lobby of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, where she directs patients to their appointments and offers words of encouragement and comfort.

When Susie Whittington stepped into the role of caregiver for an ailing adult son, she initially didn’t realize how challenging and rewarding this new chapter of her life would turn out to be. “When I first started, I didn’t know what to expect,” said Whittington, a patient and volunteer at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynold Institute on Aging.

April 16, 2026

UAMS Hosts Symposium on Treatments for Chronic Pain

Chris Carmody

Leah Tobey-Moore, assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, and Meghan Breckling, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice, presented several simulated case studies showing treatment options for older patients with health conditions such as osteoarthritis or diabetic neuropathy.

Health professionals from across the state recently convened at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the 2026 Arkansas Pain Management Symposium, an event that highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration to improve treatment for chronic pain.

February 19, 2026

UAMS Dementia-Care Lecture Looks at Ways to Improve Communication

Chris Carmody

This stock-art photo shows a young nurse holding hands with an elderly woman in a retirement home.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held a virtual lecture to share strategies for communicating in ways that enhance the comfort and safety of people who are living with dementia.

December 12, 2025

Two UAMS Employees Elected to Lead Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging

Chris Carmody

Brian Jones, vice chancellor for UAMS Regional Campuses, and AmyLeigh Overton-McCoy, director of the UAMS Centers on Aging, were elected to serve as leaders of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging in 2026.

Brian Jones, DHSc, vice chancellor for Regional Campuses at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and AmyLeigh Overton-McCoy, Ph.D., APRN, director of the UAMS Centers on Aging, recently were elected to one-year terms as leaders of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging.


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