The Institute of Gerontology is the hub for students and more than 25 faculty at the University of Georgia to foster innovation in research, education and outreach for older populations. The Institute focuses on interventions and policies to enhance healthy aging, alleviate health disparities, improve housing, and promote psychological, physical, nutritional and financial well-being.

Academic Programs

Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders
Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders

How can faith leaders help prevent dementia and support people and their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s in their communities? What will they need to be successful? That’s the question

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CPH In the Media: September 2023
CPH In the Media: September 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of September 2023: Spencer Fox, assistant professor of epidemiology & biostatistics, spoke to WUGA-FM about rising COVID cases

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The UGA CARE Center: An act of love
The UGA CARE Center: An act of love

UGA’s Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center helps patients and their families navigate the challenges of dementia and lets them know they aren’t alone. An act of love by University

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