Institute on Aging


August 15, 2018

UAMS Sets September Computer Classes for Adults

Susan Van Dusen

LITTLE ROCK — Two computer class — Computer Basics and Intermediate Computers — and four computer workshops — One-on-One Computer Support, Acquiring Your Enhanced Driver’s License, Google Photos and Genealogy Jumpstart— will be taught in September for adults at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. The courses…


September 30, 2013

UAMS Opens Schmieding Caregiver Training Site in El Dorado

Nate Hinkel

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging today celebrated the opening of the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in El Dorado, providing new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes as they age.


July 6, 2012

UAMS’ Arkansas Aging Initiative Receives $7.9 Million to Expand Caregiver Training Programs Across Arkansas

Sally Graham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Aging Initiative in the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $7.9 million from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to provide new opportunities for the elderly to stay in their homes.</span>


June 19, 2012

UAMS’ Schmieding Center Receives $3.5 Million Made Possible by Affordable Care Act

Sally Graham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, a Springdale-based program of the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received a $3.5 million federal award to expand its home caregiver training in Hawaii, Texas, California and Arkansas.</span>


June 4, 2012

UAMS’ Reynolds Institute on Aging Celebrates Four-story Expansion with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Jon Parham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – The Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation today dedicated four new floors built atop the existing institute that will expand research and education capabilities.</span>


May 11, 2012

UAMS Sets SeniorNet June Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Sally Graham

<span class=”content”>LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes on <em>Navigating the Internet</em>, <em>Introduction to Computers, Fundamentals for Beginners</em> and <em>Exploring Windows 7 </em>will be taught in June for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.</span>


February 15, 2012

UAMS Sets March Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes on Introduction to Computers, Intro to Digital Photography, Basic Spreadsheet (Excel) and Photo Editing will be taught in March for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. <br />
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December 16, 2011

UAMS Sets January Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – Computer classes on Fundamentals for Beginners, Introduction to Computers, Exploring Windows 7 and Intro to the Internet will be taught in January for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.


November 7, 2011

UAMS Institute on Aging Reaches $5.6 Million Expansion Goal

David Robinson

LITTLE ROCK – The UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging announced today that it has raised $5.6 million in private funds required as part of a $30.4 million construction gift in 2009 from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.


October 28, 2011

Centenarian Exerciser Finds No Place Like UAMS

David Robinson

Oct. 28, 2011 | A physically active lifestyle has been a hallmark of Charlotte Cone’s 100 years. A regular walker and tender of flower and vegetable gardens even into her advanced years, she made it a point to stay fit. The daily walks and gardening may be history, but she believes regular exercise at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging has been the key to maintaining her strength.



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