UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative - AGEC

05/05/2026

🎉NEW Online Dementia Friends Program🎉

🌟The Dementia Friend program is part of a national effort to help you understand dementia, reduce stigma, and make communities more supportive and welcoming for those living with dementia, along with their families and care partners. DFA is a broad network of communities and individuals working together to help people with dementia live, engage, and thrive where they live.

👉This FREE 1 Hour course is available NOW!⬇️

Learn more about the Become a Dementia Friend program in Arkansas.

04/29/2026

The SUMMER AgeCaring Newsletter is out! Check out 🚗Safe Driving Tips for Seniors and our Spotlight on Spinach 🥗 for this summer edition!

04/29/2026

🎙️NEW Podcast out NOW🎙️
Learn about the health benefits of Tai Chi in this new episode of Age Wise!

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...

04/09/2026

Free wellness and educational programs for seniors, caregivers, and geriatric health professionals throughout the state of Arkansas.

04/08/2026

🎉A Matter of Balance (AMOB) is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels!
✨A NEW class session starts May 4th!

See flyer for details⬇️

Free wellness and educational programs for seniors, caregivers, and geriatric health professionals throughout the state of Arkansas.

04/01/2026

🎨 What a fun morning with our friends at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village!

We celebrated SPRING with a Quilt Collage art project!

Opening Minds through Art (OMA)
Oaklawn Center on Aging

03/31/2026

🎉What a great opportunity in GARLAND COUNTY! Learn how to save a life with this informative Narcan presentation. ⬇️

🚨 Lunch & Learn: Narcan Education – What You Need to Know to Save a Life 🚨

Did you know that learning how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose could help save someone’s life? Join us for an important Lunch & Learn event where you’ll gain valuable information about Narcan and overdose response.

👮 Presented by: Hot Springs Police Department

🍽 Lunch will be provided

📅 Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location:
Union Missionary Baptist Church
219 Gulpha St.
Hot Springs, AR 71901

📞 Registration Required:
Call the Oaklawn Center on Aging at 501-623-0020 to reserve your spot.

⚠️ Spots may be limited—register today!

In partnership with: Hot Springs Police Department, Garland County Library, LifeTouch Health, Union Missionary Baptist Church - Hot Springs, AR, & Elite Home Health- Hot Springs

03/27/2026

🎙️All New Episode of the Age Wise Podcast is Here🎙️

👂Listen to AARP Arkansas discuss Family Caregiving Programs and Volunteer Opportunities throughout the state!

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...

03/10/2026

📢Don't forget📢
AGEC offers VIRTUAL dementia training for law enforcement officers. Scan the QR code below to be directed to the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) First Responder Dementia Training Course approved by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST). Receive your 2 FREE hours of training or CE credits by completing this 6 module course online at your own pace.

First Responder Dementia Training:
https://agec.uams.edu/courses/dementia-training-for-first-responders/

Free wellness and educational programs for seniors, caregivers, and geriatric health professionals throughout the state of Arkansas.

02/27/2026

✨🎙️An all NEW Age Wise Podcast is AVAILABLE🎙️✨
This month's episode talks about Occupational Therapy Tips to Keep You Independent as you Age! We also discuss the benefits of working with an Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Check us out here:

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...