Engaged Aging Lab

07/06/2026

Check out our July newsletter for information on some ways to have a fun and healthy month! UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
https://engagedaging.createuky.net/uncategorized/july-2026-newsletter/

07/02/2026

Dancing is a great way to get movement in while having some fun! Consider joining in at the Lexington Senior Center!

06/22/2026

Meet our newest research team member, Mackenzie!

Mackenzie is a second-year medical student at the University of Kentucky. Originally from Richmond, KY, she received her bachelor's in biology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Kentucky. She is a member on a UK College of Medicine board, which aligns with her research interest to investigate health differences experienced by Kentuckians. She is passionate about community health for Spanish-speaking immigrant and refugees, and plans to serve such populations as a future physician in Kentucky.



She enjoys volunteering in the local community and currently serves as the community partnerships president on the Lexington Latino Health Advocacy Association. She also leads as one of the community resource coordinators for the Salvation Army Clinic, and mentors elementary students at the Nathaniel Mission's afterschool program. Welcome to the team, Mackenzie! UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

06/20/2026

We are still looking for a few more people to join our caregivers research study! If you are caring for someone with dementia you may be eligible. The study is done remotely and you can receive up to $200 for your participation. Contact us for more information at
https://www.ccts.uky.edu/participate-research/current-studies/are-you-caring-someone-dementia-0

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

06/18/2026

A great event that our lab is proud to be a part of!

06/15/2026

It's summer time! We all love being active and social during the summer, and did you know that spending time with your friends and family is good for your health as you age? Social connection can reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, and more. Learn more below!

An introduction to social connectedness for individual and community well-being.

06/11/2026

We wrapped up our spring Healthy Aging Workshop Series a few weeks ago! Huge thank you to Dr. John Patterson for teaching us about mindfulness for our last workshop of the season. Curious to learn more about his work? Check out Mind Body Studio
https://mindbodystudio.org/

06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day!! Come on down to the First Baptist Church Frankfort for the annual Dr. Rosby L Glover Unity in the Community event for food, fun, resources, and a chance to win some giftcards!

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06/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day!! Come on down to the First Baptist Church Frankfort for the annual Dr. Rosby L Glover Unity in the Community event for food, fun, resources, and a chance to win some giftcards! UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging First Baptist Church Frankfort

06/04/2026

Happy June!

Although the weather may shift from sunny and warm to wet and chilly, one constant you can look forward to is the Engaged Aging Lab monthly newsletter! As always, we have lots of brain health tips and tricks to dive into for June, as well as several events coming up. Make sure to take a peek at all the goings-on we’ve highlighted, since some of them are coming up quick!

Happy reading!
The Engaged Aging Team

https://engagedaging.createuky.net/uncategorized/june-2026-newsletter/