Houston Gerontological Society (HGS)

08/13/2026

Here's hoping you can join us for our next in-person meeting on Tuesday, August 18:

Aging Well: Diabetes, Metabolism & The Future of Senior Care

Join us for an insightful discussion with Archana Sadhu, MD, FACE, Director of the Houston Methodist System Diabetes Program and Director of Transplant Endocrinology, as she shares her expertise on diabetes and metabolic health in aging populations. Dr. Sadhu will cover early warning signs, medication management challenges unique to older adults, and how care teams can build coordinated, effective treatment plans.

Agenda
5:30 – 6:15 Networking
6:15 – 6:45 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Speaker & Q&A
Location: The Village of Southampton, 5020 Kelvin Dr, Houston, TX 77005

Date and time: Tue, Aug 18, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a4dumm6

07/15/2026

Please join us for our July meeting. Please register at www.hgsociety.org

06/16/2026

The meeting this evening, June 16, has been cancelled.

Stay active. Stay healthy. Stay connected.

Join HGS for an engaging presentation with Dr. Shawn Johnson on joint health, healthy aging, and the Walk with a Doc movement.
Check out the event details below and register today! Visit www.hgsociety.org

06/12/2026

Stay active. Stay healthy. Stay connected.

Join HGS for an engaging presentation with Dr. Shawn Johnson on joint health, healthy aging, and the Walk with a Doc movement.
Check out the event details below and register today! Visit www.hgsociety.org

06/11/2026

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). For 20 years, WEAAD has increased awareness about elder abuse recognition and prevention.

This June, we're sharing information and resources on how to identify, stop, and prevent elder abuse including:

🟣The WEAAD toolkit with tips, graphics, and social media content https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/
🟣The “Never EVER" campaign from the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to help people recognize and avoid government and business imposter scams
🟣Elder Abuse resources from the National Center on Elder Abuse
https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

06/08/2026

Here's hoping you can make it to the next Houston Gerontological Society meeting. Date and time: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT

"Walk with a Doc: Staying Active for Lifelong Joint Health
Dr. Shawn Johnson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon passionate about helping patients stay active & healthy at every stage of life. She'll discuss joint health, staying active as we age, and simple ways to support long-term mobility and wellness. Guests learn about the "Walk with a Doc" program — a nationwide initiative bringing communities together through walking, education, and healthy habits — proving that sometimes the best medicine really is movement!"

Agenda
5:30 – 6:15 Networking
6:15 – 6:45 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Speaker & Q&A
Location: Pegasus Preserve of Memorial City, 11900 Barryknoll Ln, Houston, TX 77024
Date and time: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/def76aq

04/27/2026

04/24/2026

"We’re excited to share that the Houston Gerontological Society has launched a newly updated website! We invite you to visit and explore all the latest information, resources, and upcoming events: www.hgsociety.org
We also look forward to seeing you at our next Houston Gerontological Society meeting:
Date: Tuesday, May 19
Location: The Forum at Memorial Woods
Topic: Let’s Talk About Hospice: Truths, Myths & What’s Next

Program Schedule:
• 5:30 PM – 6:15 pm: Networking
• 6:15 PM – 6:45 pm: Dinner
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 pm: Speaker Q&A

We also encourage you to visit the website for updated membership information and benefits.

We hope you’ll join us for an engaging and informative evening!
Warm regards,

Lambra Holloway
Houston Gerontological Society"

https://www.hgsociety.org/

The Houston Gerontological Society connects professionals across disciplines to educate, collaborate, and improve services for older adults since 1986.