University of Louisville Trager Institute

10/10/2025

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷 Let this October serve as a reminder to become an advocate for your health. Talk to a trusted health care provider about breast cancer screenings or any concerns you have after a diagnosis. Early detection and self-advocacy save lives. 💪✨

10/09/2025

Today is Ageism Awareness Day, a time to reflect on how ageism shapes our communities and what we can do to change it.

In 2022, 14.5 million U.S. adults age 60+ were racial and ethnic minorities, a number expected to rise to 26.6 million by 2040. Our nation is growing older and more diverse than ever; so let’s make sure it’s also growing more inclusive.

Everyone is aging, and that’s something to celebrate. Join the movement: asaging.org/ageism-awareness-day

10/08/2025

Community-based professionals can learn about substance misuse among older adults and trauma-informed, age-friendly approaches to care during this virtual workshop on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. https://loom.ly/gjgBLs4

10/07/2025

Barbara Gordon, Mona Huff, Dr. Christian Furman and Dr. Ashley Iles, our palliative medicine faculty, participated in the wellness fair at Epiphany Catholic Church over the weekend. The team had a great time with a lot of people stopping by our booth. We're always thankful for the opportunity to share our work with the community!

10/06/2025

Are you a student, faculty or professional in medicine, nursing or social work interested in working with older adults? Apply for the Trager Institute's Optimal Aging Scholar Program to gain valuable training in geriatric care!

This program offers:
✔︎ Specialized training in age-friendly care
✔︎ Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
✔︎ Resume-boosting credentials
✔︎ Participation in our Optimal Aging Conference and Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork (IMPACT 4Ms)

Interested?
✏️ Access our interest form here: https://loom.ly/GgvFRCA
📧 For more information, email Sophia Banks at sophia.banks@louisville.edu.

10/02/2025

Learn about mental, emotional and spiritual health, as well as ways to overcome barriers to movement, this month during My Health Matters! Every Monday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. via Zoom. No registration required. Just follow this link to access the meeting: https://bit.ly/Trager-MHM

09/25/2025

Calling health care professionals, experts in aging, social workers, business leaders and more 📢 Do you have ideas about lifestyle medicine and aging and want to share them at the 2026 Optimal Aging Conference? Submit your presentation proposals by October 30! ⭐️ Learn more: https://loom.ly/aO4NDSg

April 16–17, 2026

09/23/2025

At the 2025 KYACHW x SECHWN Conference, our team showed how faith leaders and community health workers are partnering to improve health equity in Louisville’s 40203 community. Grateful for the chance to highlight the power of trust, collaboration and culturally responsive care. 🫶

09/23/2025

At the 2025 KYACHW x SECHWN Conference, our team shared how faith leaders and CHWs are partnering to improve health equity in Louisville’s 40203 community. Grateful for the chance to highlight the power of trust, collaboration, and culturally responsive care.

09/23/2025

If you're caring for an adult 60 years and older or an individual of any age diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's, we're here for you. 💗 Our caregiver program offers training, community, support and resources. Learn more about the program on our website: https://loom.ly/Yd7PTXM

09/22/2025

We honored 41 adults aged 85 years and older at our 14th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony on Sept. 11. The honorees included dedicated volunteers, alumni and former faculty of UofL and many more!

"This was truly a memorable celebration," said honoree Sue Brummal, 86. Learn more at the link: https://loom.ly/stGiDks

The University of Louisville Trager Institute/Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic honored 41 men and women aged 85 years and older who demonstrate what is means to age optimally. The 14th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony was held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Olmsted to....

09/19/2025

Our team attended the Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers (KYACHW) x Southeast Community Health Worker Network Conference in Lexington this week. Two of our community health worker apprenticeship program graduates, Tameka Lester (2024) and Alexa Finnell (2023), stopped by the poster session presented by Natalie Vickous, the program's manager, to see their impact stories shared with others. We're so proud of this program for preparing learners for a fulfilling career in community health! 👏♥️