Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
May 1, 2026
Volunteer Lifts Spirits of Caregivers, Patients at Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
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
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
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
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.
November 26, 2025
Deanna Cochran, M.D., Joins UAMS’ Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has welcomed Deanna Cochran, M.D., as a new physician at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.
November 25, 2025
UAMS Hosts Lecture on Warning Signs of Dementia
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently hosted a virtual lecture that focused on the warning signs of dementia and offered suggestions on the next steps for people who recognize those symptoms in themselves or others.
October 27, 2025
Geriatrics Update Session Examines Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s
October 27, 2025 | Health professionals and community members gathered Oct. 9-11 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to learn about a wide range of topics and the latest developments in the care of older adults. The 29th annual three-day conference, “2025 Geriatrics Update: Living and…
September 30, 2025
Lecture Series Begins with Look at Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed David Cook, director of public policy and governmental affairs for the Arkansas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a virtual lecture about the latest frontiers in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
September 29, 2025
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference Oct. 9-11
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging will host its 2025 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 9-11, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers and community members to learn about the latest findings in geriatric care.
July 22, 2025
Alexis House, D.O., Joins UAMS’ Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic
Alexis House, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will treat patients at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic in the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. She also serves as an assistant professor in the UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Geriatrics. House earned her Bachelor of Science in…
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