UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative - AGEC

11/21/2025

🎊 The newest AGE WISE Podcast is now live, with Dr. Riva Brown of the American Red Cross Arkansas discussing the American Red Cross's support for seniors in times of crisis and everyday life.
American Red Cross Arkansas
American Red Cross

https://agec.uams.edu/podcast/

America’s population is aging rapidly, and the UAMS Age Wise podcast was created to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics...

11/13/2025

🎉 The WINTER AGECaring Newsletter is OUT🎉
Check out the latest articles and calendar of events!⬇️

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring ALL who have served🇺🇸
Today we salute the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice. 💙❤️

10/24/2025

🎉A NEW Age Wise Podcast is here!
➡️The Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) offers advice on how to recognize fraud/scams and discusses other ways SMP can help seniors stay in-the-know about Medicare fraud.

https://agec.uams.edu/podcast/

America’s population is aging rapidly, and the UAMS Age Wise podcast was created to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics...

09/26/2025

🎙The NEWEST Age Wise podcast is OUT🎙

➡️This month is all about RESPITE CARE! Dr. Kerry Jordan with the UCA School of Nursing and Dr. Maeghan Arnold with the UAMS College of Nursing discuss what respite care is and why it is so important 🫶 They also give available resources to those looking for respite options.

America’s population is aging rapidly, and the UAMS Age Wise podcast was created to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics...

09/24/2025

🎉A Matter of Balance (AMOB) is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels!
⭐️ A new program starts October 6th at Saint Mark Baptist Church

See Flyer for Details⬇️

09/21/2025

🧠💜 Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21, 2025), we come together to raise awareness, honor those living with Alzheimer’s, and support the caregivers who walk this journey alongside them.

Let’s continue to spread understanding, compassion, and hope for a future with better care, more support, and one day— a cure. 💜

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

🎉The Age-Friendly Little Rock Commission , Livable Communities Summit & Expo was a grand success!
A wide variety of community organizations and partners came together to share powerful messages and resources to the Little Rock older adult community 🫶

UAMS AR-ConnectNow
LifeQuest of Arkansas
AARP Arkansas
CareLink
Little Rock Parks & Recreation

09/03/2025

📣The UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute invites you to their Women's Mental Health Forum happening on October 2!

🔎The Women’s Mental Health Forum will explore the unique mental health challenges women face during adolescence, pregnancy, and aging, while highlighting available resources and support.

📅 October 2, 2025
⏰ 8:00am- 2:00pm
📍Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
4823 Woodlawn Dr. Little Rock, AR 72205

REGISTRATION COST-$50.00

REGISTER ONLINE AT:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-mental-health-forum-tickets-1496920572729?aff=oddtdtcreator