Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging

04/26/2026

04/23/2026

Today, Brityn, one of the GIA’s undergraduate student researchers, came in 3rd place for her URC presentation, receiving the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) Outstanding Impact Award for Wellbeing.

Please join us in congratulating Brityn for her tremendous academic achievement.

04/22/2026

🌎♻️ Happy Earth Day!

Today, we recognize the importance of protecting our planet and encouraging sustainability for future generations.

04/22/2026

Thank you to Alayna Lee, Jennifer Zarate of Board & Brush, and everyone who came out to today’s Healthy Aging Lecture Series to hear about the GIA’s Creative Minds program, as well as some Dementia Friendly crafts.

We look forward to seeing everyone next month in May!

04/22/2026

Today’s the day! Yall come out and see us at Carillon Senior Living on the 2nd floor of their Windsong Independent Living Facility.

We hope to see you there.

We have an exciting Healthy Aging Lecture Series instore for this month!

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Madison Self, Creative Minds Respite Coordinator and Jennifer Zarate, an owner of Board & Brush Creative Studio of Lubbock, will be presenting.

Madison will explain the benefits of respite and the Creative Minds program. Following Madison, Jennifer will live demonstrate dementia friendly crafts that can be done with individuals living with dementia.

Come out and join us! We hope to see you there ☺️

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Carillon Senior Living, Windsong Independent Living Facility
(4002 16th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416)

Can’t make it in person?
Join us virtually via Zoom!
Link: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/98361694721

04/21/2026

It's time for Care Partner Again! Hope to see you at the next session.

04/17/2026

We’re out here!

Come by and see us today at the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Health & Resource Fair at the Adult Activity Center.

Hope to see you there!

04/16/2026

Tonight’s the night! Come out and enjoy a great evening at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse with some amazing food. Proceeds from your order will go towards the Alzheimer’s Football League. Hope to see you there!

04/14/2026

We’re sharing this great opportunity to support a local organization working to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

On Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse will host a Dine to Donate benefiting the Alzheimer’s Football League. Just mention the league when you order and a portion of the proceeds will go toward their cause.

If you’re looking for dinner plans, this is a great way to support a meaningful mission in our community. 💜

Visit the link to get tickets for the upcoming Alzheimer’s Football League game: https://alzfl.betterworld.org/events/alzheimers-football-league -form

04/14/2026

Next month's Care Partner Academy is just around the corner!

April's CPA will be a 2 for 1 special, as we will have Lisa Gonzales from SPAG and Debbie Callander from Home Instead presenting on how their organizations can help you with your caregiving needs.
If you cannot join us in person use the Zoom link below.

Zoom: https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/j/96798849277

04/09/2026

Today, a few of the GIA's undergraduate students presented their research posters for the 2026 TTU URC (Undergraduate Research Conference). This conference is a wonderful celebration of the rich Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities landscape at TTU, regularly featuring a number of presenters from other colleges and universities from across the region.

Please join us in recognizing a few of our students for their hard work in achieving this academic milestone.