Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging


November 10, 2015

Daughter Sees Aging Through Mother’s Eyes

Ben Boulden

Nov. 10, 2015 | When Denise Henderson contacted the UAMS Schmieding Caregiver Program, she was searching for help in knowing the best way to care for her mother, who had trouble seeing and breathing. Henderson’s mother, who lived in Hot Springs, had glaucoma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a disease in which a person’s internal…


October 26, 2015

UAMS-Sponsored Senior Expo Draws More Than 1,100

Ben Boulden

Oct. 26, 2015 | While the Arkansas State Fair was winding down Oct. 17, another, different kind of fair, the Senior Expo, was ramping up with prizes, informational booths, health screenings, exercise demonstrations and vendor booths. More than 1,100 seniors from throughout Arkansas attended the second annual Senior Expo, sponsored by UAMS and presented by…


October 15, 2015

‘An Evening with Jim Nantz’ Dinner Nov. 23 to Benefit UAMS Reynolds Institute’s STOP Alzheimer’s Fund

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – “An Evening with Jim Nantz” to raise awareness in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, will be hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Grand Ballroom of the Little Rock Marriott. CBS sports commentator Jim Nantz will…


September 9, 2015

Free Legal Document Preparation, Health Screenings Offered at UAMS to Seniors Sept. 24

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – Free legal document preparation and health screenings will be offered to seniors from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 24 at the Geriatrics and Long-Term Care Update at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Stephens Spine Institute, 12th floor, Smith Auditorium.


September 3, 2015

Free Training Offered Sept. 24 to Respite Caregivers Statewide

Ben Boulden

LITTLE ROCK – Volunteer respite caregivers, family caregivers, and community- and faith-based groups are invited to attend free respite care training Sept. 24 at locations in eight Arkansas cities.


August 25, 2015

UAMS Schmieding Program Gets $7.9 Million from Reynolds Foundation

Ben Boulden

Aug. 25, 2015 | In another act of philanthropy to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) before ceasing operations, the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has given a $7.9 million grant to the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program. The $7.9 million grant will support operations for five years at the Schmieding program’s seven training…


May 28, 2015

Institute on Aging Reaps Chili Cook-Off Reward

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May 28, 2015 | The generosity of a multitude of Arkansas chili eaters has yielded much-needed proceeds for Alzheimer’s research at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.


March 12, 2015

UAMS Sets SeniorNet April Workshops, Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK — Three workshops — Using your iPhone, iPad for Beginners and Using iPhoto on Your Mac Computer — and two computer classes — Fundamentals for Beginners – Windows 7 and Introduction to Computers – Windows 7 — will be taught in April for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.


February 25, 2015

Alzheimer’s Disease Panel Draws Capacity Crowd

Ben Boulden

Feb. 25, 2015 | About 150 people filled the Jo Ellen Ford Auditorium at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to capacity Feb. 10 to hear presentations and take part in a question-and-answer discussion of Alzheimer’s disease.


December 11, 2014

UAMS Sets SeniorNet January 2015 Computer Classes for People 50 and Up

Spencer Watson

LITTLE ROCK — Computer classes — Introduction to Computers – Windows 7, Introduction to Computers – Windows 8, Fundamentals for Beginners – Windows 8 and Word Processing 2010 — will be taught in January for people ages 50 and older at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.



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