In 2009 there were 39.6 million adults ages 65 and older, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). By 2030, that number will nearly double to an estimated 72.1 million older adults.
Health professionals throughout The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are working to treat and diagnose conditions affecting seniors, including the frail elderly. UTHealth is combining research, patient care and education to prepare for their critical future needs.
Herzstein Foundation grants awarded to junior faculty in geriatrics
Three junior faculty who specialize in geriatric and palliative healthcare have received grants from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Consortium on Aging through a gift from the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation.
Continue reading »UTHealth geriatric researchers receive $1 million for elder abuse prevention
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has received a three-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging (AoA) for an elder abuse prevention program.
Continue reading »UTHealth’s Dr. Carmel Dyer named Chief of Staff at LBJ Hospital
Carmel B. Dyer, M.D., has been named chief of staff for Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, part of the Harris Health System.
Continue reading »Related Stories and Helpful Information
- Consortium on Aging established at UTHealth
- UT Physicians opens UT Center on Healthy Aging clinic
- Center on Aging
- Consortium on Aging
- UT Center on Healthy Aging, Bellaire, 713.486.5157
- Geriatrics Clinic at Sienna Village, 713.486.1200
- Silver Seniors Clinic, Settegast, 713.633.2020
