UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

05/07/2026

Reminder: The ABCs of Dementia workshop is coming up! We hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

Celebrating excellence in scholarship and teamwork 👏

Very proud of our fellows Dr Benjamin Frazier, Dr Khadija Khan, and Dr Namrata Dogra for their amazing work and outstanding presentations at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2026 Annual Meeting.

A special congratulations as two of their projects, led by Dr. Khan and Dr. Dogra were selected for the prestigious Presidential Poster Sessions (B027 and B038) 🌟

Abstracts presented:
• A011: Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism Revealing Parathyroid Adenoma: Dr. Frazier et al.
• A012: Late-Onset Myasthenia Gravis Presenting with Bulbar and Respiratory Symptoms in an Older Adult : Dr. Frazier et al.
• A153: Fellow-Led QI Education on Falls and Polypharmacy Across Care Settings : Drs. Frazier, Khan, and Dogra et al.
• B027 (Presidential Poster): Recurrent Steroid-Responsive Encephalopathy in a Patient with Long-Standing Sarcoidosis : Dr. Khan et al.
• B038 (Presidential Poster): West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease Accelerating Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease : Dr. Dogra et al.

All projects were mentored and co-authored by Dr Priya Mendiratta, Geriatrics fellowship Program Director, et al.

Their work was also showcased locally at the 2026 Research Poster Showcase hosted by the UAMS Women's Faculty Development Caucus (WFDC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Thursday, April 30, 2026 and also in American geriatrics society on April 29 and April 30.

Congratulations to this incredible education team including fellowship coordinator Ms. Joni Pharis , your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to advancing geriatric care are truly inspiring. Very proud of all of you! 🎉

05/01/2026

Our wonderful volunteer, Mrs. Susie Whittington, has such a kind and gentle heart and spirit. She is amazing, and we just love her!

Mrs. Whittington is a retired professional who spent her career at AT&T and running her own successful florist and landscaping business.

Mrs. Whittington is now a spirited advocate of caregivers, providing guidance for those who need it. She has written a book, "Heart of a Caregiver" that shows first-time caregivers how to find strength during difficult times.

Mrs. Whittington urges other aging adults to remain active in the causes they care about.

"You just have to live your life and not your age," she said.

When Susie Whittington stepped into the role of caregiver for an ailing adult son, she initially didn’t realize how challenging and rewarding this new chapter of her life would turn out to be. “When I first started, I didn’t know what to expect,” said Whittington, a patient and volunteer at....

04/23/2026

Just a reminder! If you have expired or unused medication, you can bring it to the Reynolds Institute during our Drug Take Back Event tomorrow, April 24th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Our address is 629 Jack Stephens Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.

04/20/2026

Dr. Wei continues the discussion about seniors and depression.

Be sure to watch weekly, as host Nichole Niemann sits down with Dr. Wei to discuss timely health topics.

Dr. Jeanne Wei is a triple-board certified M.D. and Ph.D. She is the Executive Director of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging and the Chair of the Reynolds Department of Geriatrics.

UAMS cardiologist Dr. Jeanne Wei continues the conversation about depression among seniors and the unique challenges that can come with aging, from changes in health to shifts in social connection. She also gets to the heart of the matter by sharing eight essential questions everyone should be askin...

04/16/2026

Congratulations to our three Geriatrics Fellows, Dr. Benjamin Frazier, Dr. Khadija Khan, and Dr. Namrata Dogra! They recently received the highly competitive American Medical Director's Association (AMDA) Futures Program Travel Award. The process is intensive and requires completion of a detailed questionnaire and a written reflection on their experiences and commitment to long-term care. The three were able to attend the annual AMDA conference in March, with Dr. Priya Mendiratta (also pictured) the Program Director for the UAMS Geriatrics Fellowship.

04/08/2026

Save the dates! We are hosting a 2-part free interactive workshop on cognitive changes and dementia!

03/31/2026

Reminder: Caregiver Support Group meets tomorrow!

03/24/2026

This is a late posting, but we wanted to share that Dr. Jeanne Wei, Executive Director of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

This award recognizes those alumni whose professional achievements and cumulative contributions have brought personal distinction, enhanced the general health and well-being of the public through professional practice, research or public policy, and brought honor to their alma mater (source: chicago.medicine.uic.edu).

Kudos to Dr. Wei!

03/23/2026

Good things are happening at the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative! If you are in law enforcement, sign up for your free class now!

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

03/18/2026

This week on The Wei to Wellness, Dr. Wei discusses depression and its warning signs in seniors.

Be sure to watch weekly, as host Nichole Niemann sits down with Dr. Wei to discuss timely health topics.

Dr. Jeanne Wei is a triple-board certified M.D. and Ph.D. She is the Executive Director of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging and the Chair of the Reynolds Department of Geriatrics.

UAMS cardiologist Dr. Jeanne Wei addresses depression in seniors and the importance of recognizing its signs. While aging gracefully and peacefully is the goal, many seniors experience depression due to loneliness, coping with physical changes, or trouble sleeping. She explains how various factors c...