University of Louisville Trager Institute

University of Louisville Trager Institute The University of Louisville Trager Institute works to improve the lives of older adults and transform our understanding of healthcare.

Week One Update! We're off to an exciting start to the Annual County Walk Challenge.Thank you to everyone who has partic...
09/10/2026

Week One Update! We're off to an exciting start to the Annual County Walk Challenge.

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. Together, Kentuckians have already logged 833,246 steps toward healthier communities.

⭐ Current Leaderboard ⭐

Whitley County - 260,162 steps
Allen County - 178,321 steps
Trimble County - 150,000 steps

Haven't joined yet? There's still plenty of time!

Walk. Log your steps. Keep moving. https://bit.ly/4qAJAiw

Our Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) student intern, Aaliyah Stewart, who is completing her placement wit...
09/10/2026

Our Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) student intern, Aaliyah Stewart, who is completing her placement with the Barren River Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (BRADD), recently had the opportunity to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of the Barren County Family YMCA and its new senior center.

The event provided Aaliyah with a firsthand look at the importance of community partnerships and local investments that promote healthy aging, social connection and access to resources for older adults. She also had the exciting opportunity to meet Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear during the celebration!

Experiences like these are an important part of our Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, connecting students with community partners and giving them opportunities to see how organizations across sectors work together to support older adults and strengthen age-friendly communities.

We are grateful for our continued partnership with BRADD and for the meaningful learning opportunities they provide our students throughout the region.

09/09/2026

We spent another lovely day yesterday at the 15th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony celebrating older adults who inspire us to live life more fully no matter our age. We were delighted to hear about each of their lives—their hard work, resilience through adversity, dedicated service and care for their families and communities, beloved hobbies, and future goals. They also reminded us of the importance of maintaining a sense of humor through it all.

We’re so thankful for our sponsors who helped make this day happen. We also appreciate everyone who showed up to recognize the honorees along with us, with special thanks to Mayor Craig Greenberg and former mayors Mayor Greg Fischer and Jerry Abramson; Rep. Morgan McGarvey and former representatives Mike Ward and John Yarmuth; Steve Trager, executive chairman for Republic Bank; and University of Louisville President Gerry Bradley.

The 15th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony is here! If you're at home and want to join the celebratio...
09/08/2026

The 15th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony is here! If you're at home and want to join the celebration, you can check out our livestream starting at noon.

Rounding out this year's group of incredible older adults whom we celebrate tomorrow at the Gold Standard of Optimal Agi...
09/07/2026

Rounding out this year's group of incredible older adults whom we celebrate tomorrow at the Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony. We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone!

Meet:

Tom Schiffer
Gerrit Schroeder
Marcia Segal
Martha Shaw
Harvey Sloane, MD
Harland Smith
Sr. Mary Martha Staarman
Ed Staats
Barbara Sutherland
Bob White

Read more about the honorees on our website: https://bit.ly/4638u0S

Bidding continues for our art auction supporting this event:
https://bit.ly/4qRDY3D

Many people experience changes in their memory and recall as a normal part of aging. However, significant changes in mem...
09/07/2026

Many people experience changes in their memory and recall as a normal part of aging. However, significant changes in memory, thinking and language could be a sign of dementia. Learn the difference in this virtual presentation with Dr. Josephine Gomes on Sept. 18, 12–1 p.m.

Register at this link: https://bit.ly/4bqofC7

Get to know the next group of Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees who continue to live full and engaging lives...
09/06/2026

Get to know the next group of Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees who continue to live full and engaging lives. ✨

Martha Llovet Tellez
Bob Lockhart
Ana Lopez Viera
Joyce Louden
Fr. Joseph Merkt
Br. Ward O'Connell
William Oliver, PhD
Tom Owen, PhD
Edith Pope
Virginia Rauh

Read more about the honorees on our website: https://bit.ly/4638u0S

Bidding continues for our art auction supporting this event:
https://bit.ly/4qRDY3D

Meet our next group 2026 Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees!Ken ClayWilma ClaybornRita Combs-SterrettJudith D...
09/05/2026

Meet our next group 2026 Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees!

Ken Clay
Wilma Clayborn
Rita Combs-Sterrett
Judith Damico
Aida Darnell
Virginia Douglas
Frankye Gordon
Earl Grigsby
Margie Huber
Donald Kissling

Read more about the honorees on our website: https://bit.ly/4638u0S

Bidding continues for our art auction supporting this event:
https://bit.ly/4qRDY3D

Celebrating Optimal Aging! ✨ Our Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees model for us the different ways aging opt...
09/04/2026

Celebrating Optimal Aging! ✨

Our Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award honorees model for us the different ways aging optimally can look. Each one has found their own way to flourish in their later years, and they continue to seek growth as they age.

We’re excited to share with you the 2026 honorees over the next few days. We hope you feel inspired by their stories and goals, and we invite you to share what you dare to do as you age.

Introducing:

Conrad and Kate Bachmann
Miguel Barroso
Don Bayer
Wilhelmina Berry
Yelizaveta Blinchevskaya, MD
Mary Broecker and Bill Hinton
Nemesio Bucayu, Jr., MD
Ron Chilton

Read more about the honorees on our website: https://bit.ly/4638u0S

Bidding continues for our art auction supporting this event:
https://bit.ly/4qRDY3D

We'd like to thank Davis Farms for being a Silver Sponsor of the 15th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Ceremony. 💛 ...
09/04/2026

We'd like to thank Davis Farms for being a Silver Sponsor of the 15th annual Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Ceremony. 💛 Thank you for supporting this special event year after year!

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