TAMU Center for Community Health & Aging

03/11/2025

CCHA Core Faculty, Dr Joy Alonzo, discussed the dangers of Kraton, a supplement that has opioid-like effects. While currently legal for purchase, addiction to Kraton is a real concern. Dr Alonzo cautions the public on use of the substance. Learn more here: https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/you-asked-what-is-kratom/

28/10/2025

📣YOU ARE INVITED 📣

This one-hour workshop will raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) by showcasing innovative research occurring at Texas A&M University.  Two scholars will present findings from their work and facilitate discussion about advancing research to prevent and treat ADRD. The event is hosted by Aggies Serving the Aging Population (ASAP) and co-sponsored by the Center for Community Health and Aging (CCHA).  Refreshments will be provided.

20/10/2025

📣 Introducing “Total Teen” – A Game-Changer for Adolescent Health
Adolescence and young adulthood bring big changes—and too often, big risks. That’s why our team at Texas A&M University School of Public Health developed Total Teen: a streamlined, holistic screening and referral program that meets teens where they are — and connects them to the care they need.
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🔍 The pilot study (ages 12–25) found that Total Teen significantly improved access to mental-, sexual- and reproductive-health services by using a risk-screening tool + confidential conversation workflow.

Read more: https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/total-teen-program-improves-access-to-health-services-for-at-risk-adolescents-and-young-adults/

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11/08/2025

CCHA Core Faculty, Dr Junhyoung “Paul” Kim, found that exposure to nature—even in a virtual setting—can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia.

Read more about this important study at https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/study-nature-inspired-virtual-reality-boosts-emotional-well-being-in-older-adults-living-with-dementia/

01/04/2025

Join us for our Healthy Brain event, where we’ll explore the societal impact of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. It’s time to raise awareness and support those facing these conditions! 🌟🧠

01/04/2025

Join us for our Healthy Brain event, where we’ll explore the societal impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It's time to raise awareness and support those facing these conditions! 🌟🧠

10/02/2025

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08/01/2025

26/10/2022

New FREE CEU available from the Center for Population Health and Aging! See flyer below for more information.

Nuevo CEU GRATIS disponible! Vea el folleto para más información.

16/06/2022

A closer look at how older adults have dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic. Insights from a recent collection of research articles published in Frontiers aim to influence future directions in research, policy and practice.

Insights from a recent collection of research articles on older adults and COVID-19 aim to influence future directions in research, policy and practice.

09/06/2022

Congratuations to Dr. Marcia Ory who was named to Research.com's Ranking of the Top 1000 Scientists in Social Sciences & Humanities. Ory was ranked No. 177 in the world & No. 88 in the U.S. http://ow.ly/SjWw50JsJ7l