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The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) is one of Indiana's leading centers for aging studies.

CAC uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop partnerships between higher education, business organizations, and the community.

10/20/2026

Building a dementia-friendly community takes collaboration, education, and genuine connection. 🍁

Join the community at the Indianapolis Dementia Friendly Fall Festival!
We are excited to host in partnership with CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions. This free afternoon event brings together care partners, families, local leaders, and community members to support dementia-friendly initiatives across Central Indiana.

📅Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: UIndy Hall, Schwitzer Student Center
(University of Indianapolis — 3856 Campus Way, Indianapolis, IN)
Cost: Free admission

Whether you are a healthcare professional, care provider, student, or community member passionate about aging and senior wellness, this event is a great opportunity to connect and learn.

👉 Register or learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../indianapolis-dementia...

10/19/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎁

Huge congratulations to Cassidy Kleinbauer, a University of Indianapolis, University of Indianapolis, School of Occupational Therapy student, for winning our UIndy Gear Basket to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! 🐾

We loved seeing fellow Greyhounds help mark a quarter-century of the Center for Aging & Community! ❤️🩶

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate 25 years of advancing education, research, and community initiatives in aging.

Want to help us kick off our next 25 years of impact? Your support empowers our student programs, community projects, and aging-focused education for years to come.

👉 Support our mission with a gift today: https://uindy.edu/cac/give

10/14/2026

Most people caring for an aging parent, spouse, or neighbor learn by trial and error—usually during a crisis. 💔

CareReady Academy (hosted by the Center for Aging & Community at the University of Indianapolis ) is here to change that! Join us for a hands-on session on staying ready when the unexpected happens:

🚨 Session: Emergency Preparedness at Home

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: UIndy Health Pavilion (1643 Hanna Ave)

💵 Cost: $10 (Scholarships available!)

🤝 On-Site Care: Available during class if needed

Learn how to manage medical supplies, severe weather, power outages, and mobility evacuations. ⛈️🔋 Every participant leaves with a personalized emergency checklist!

🎓 Earn Recognition: Earn a certificate for each class, or complete all 8 sessions to receive a CareReady Diploma.

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4zo4rJY

📞 Questions: (317) 791-5930 | [email protected]

10/12/2026

Join the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community for "Aging In Rhythm"—an interactive session exploring how drumming serves as a unique tool for unity, well-being, and self-expression.

Drumming offers a powerful metaphor for life's challenges and joys, with the ability to energize, relax, educate, and inspire us all. No prior experience is necessary, and all ages and ability levels are welcome!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Schwitzer Student Center, UIndy Hall A
(1400 Campus Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
🅿️ Parking: Free on-site
🥤 Bonus: Refreshments provided!
🎟️ Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-in-rhythm-tickets-2002648622941?aff=erelpanelorg

What are you waiting for? Come and drum with us!

10/11/2026

Building a dementia-friendly community takes collaboration, education, and genuine connection. 🍁

Join the community at the Indianapolis Dementia Friendly Fall Festival!
We are excited to host, in partnership with CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions. This free afternoon event brings together care partners, families, local leaders, and community members to support dementia-friendly initiatives across Central Indiana.

🗓 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: UIndy Hall, Schwitzer Student Center
(University of Indianapolis — 3856 Campus Way, Indianapolis, IN)
Cost: Free admission

Whether you are a healthcare professional, care provider, student, or community member passionate about aging and senior wellness, this event is a great opportunity to connect and learn.

👉 Register or learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapolis-dementia-friendly-fall-festival-tickets-2000260693580

10/10/2026

🌍 World Mental Health Day Reminders 🧠💚

When we check in on our friends and family today, let’s make sure we don’t forget our older adults.

Aging brings big life changes—retirement, health struggles, losing loved ones, or living alone. Over 15% of seniors navigate challenges like anxiety or depression, but many suffer in silence due to generational stigma or being told it's "just part of getting older."

Simple ways to show up today:
📞 Call or visit: A quick check-in can completely turn someone's week around.
☕ Include them: Invite an older neighbor or relative for coffee or a quick errand.
👂 Listen: Give them space to share how they’re really feeling.

Mental health matters at every age.

10/09/2026

Ageism is one of the most common forms of bias out there, but it’s also one of the easiest to overlook.

Whether it’s a seasoned worker being passed over because of assumptions about technology, or a younger person not being taken seriously because of their age, ageism holds people back at every stage of life.

Here’s the thing: aging is the one thing every single one of us has in common.

When we exclude experienced adults from the workforce or dismiss their contributions, we lose out on invaluable mentorship, deep perspective, and proven skills. And when we don't listen to younger voices, we miss out on new ways of thinking. The best communities and workplaces are built when different generations work together and support one another.

Let’s start changing the narrative:
👉 Focus on skills, passion, and character—not birth years.
👉 Call out casual ageist jokes or stereotypes when you hear them.
👉 Create opportunities for cross-generational connections and mentorship.

Every age brings value. Let’s make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and supported! ❤️

American Society on Aging

10/06/2026

A huge thank you to the sponsors who invested in our 25th Anniversary & Aging Symposium.

Presenting Sponsors: American Senior Communities and Clearpoint
Lunch Sponsor: Majestic Care
Gold Sponsor: Myers & Stauffer
Silver Sponsors: Aging Sidekick and Careforth
Community Sponsors: Probari, Assisted Living Locators of North Indy, Guardian Care, Indiana Health Care Association, Life By Design Estate and Elder Law, SarahCare of Indianapolis Adult Day Services, Inc., CommuniCare Indiana, and Prismatic Creative Aging

Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, connect, and celebrate. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for aging! 🚀

10/05/2026

🌟Celebrating 25 years of impact—and looking ahead to the future of aging! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our 25th Anniversary & Aging Symposium!

To our incredible keynote speakers, panel experts, sponsors, partners, and every guest who attended: your energy, insight, and passion made this milestone event truly unforgettable. The conversations in the room proved how vital this work continues to be.

As we look toward the next 25 years, our mission to advance aging research, support healthy longevity, and improve lives is more important than ever. To keep this momentum going, we need your continued partnership.

If you were inspired by the vision shared at the symposium, please consider making a gift today to support our ongoing initiatives and research programs:

➡️ https://uindy.edu/cac/give

Whether you attended in person or supported us from afar, thank you for being a vital part of our community and our legacy. Here's to the next quarter-century of impact!

American Senior Communities, Majestic Care , ClearPoint, Myers & Stauffer
Aging Sidekick, Careforth, Probari, Assisted Living Locators of North Indy , Guardian Care, Indiana Health Care Association, Life By Design Estate and Elder Law, SarahCare of Indianapolis, CommuniCare Indiana and Prismatic Creative Aging
University of Indianapolis

10/02/2026

Are you working with family caregivers who could use practical, hands-on training? 🤝✨

Most people caring for an aging parent, spouse, or neighbor were never trained for it—they learn by trial and error, usually in the middle of a crisis. 💔

CareReady Academy (hosted by the Center for Aging & Community at the University of Indianapolis ) is offering a crucial, interactive session focused on daily physical safety and care:

🛠️ Session: Hands-On Caregiving Skills (Safe Transfers, Mobility Aids & Infection Control)

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 7

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: UIndy Health Pavilion (1643 Hanna Ave)

💵 Cost: $10 per session (Scholarships available!)

🤝 On-Site Care: Available during class if needed

This isn't a standard lecture—participants practice hands-on techniques for safe transfers, proper mobility aid use, and essential infection control. Interactive skills testing (like lifting mechanics and proper hand hygiene) ensures caregivers walk away with real, practical confidence. 🧼💪

🎓 Caregivers earn a completion certificate for each class, or a CareReady Diploma after completing all 8 sessions—a first-of-its-kind credential recognizing informal caregiving.

📲 Please pass this along to your network, clients, or anyone in your community supporting a loved one at home!

🔗 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4zo4rJY

📞 Questions: (317) 791-5930 | [email protected]

Address

1400 E. Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46227

Telephone

+13177915930

Website

https://uindy.edu/cac/

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