University of Louisville Trager Institute

08/21/2026

Barbara Gordon, Alexa Finnell and Sophia Banks joined the U.S. Army Retiree Appreciation Day in Fort Knox this morning to share our services and programs with those who have proudly served our country. ❤️

08/20/2026

A seat at the kitchen table can be a classroom, too.

UofL medical students joined an oncologist, surgeon, scientist and registered dieticians in the Trager Institute Culinary Medicine Teaching Kitchen to explore the role of nutrition in cancer care, and how food can provide connection, comfort and a sense of normalcy.

The experience, made possible in part through the Gibbs Foundation’s support of pancreatic cancer research and education, is helping prepare future physicians to care for the whole patient.

Read the story: https://medicine.louisville.edu/news/seat-table

08/17/2026

Join us for another Well-Seasoned: Older Adult Cooking Class on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1–3 p.m. at our Culinary Medicine Kitchen!

This session we'll be cooking for heart health. Sign up to learn how to prepare a meal that is low in sodium and saturated fats.

$40 per participant.

Register online: https://bit.ly/UofLTragerKitchen

08/14/2026

Interested in learning a new craft? Try crochet!

This month, we're offering a beginner crochet class on Mondays from 1–3 p.m. for those interested in learning the foundations. We also welcome participants to bring in their own materials and projects if they already have a start.

$5 per class. Register online: https://bit.ly/TragerCrochet

08/11/2026

Our grant team was featured this summer in the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Coordinating Center's Age-Friendly Case Study Series podcast to discuss the successful integration of the 4Ms framework into our electronic health record system. This two-year collaborative effort helped transform our clinic from a physician-centric practice to a team-based one, creating a more integrated, age-friendly experience for our patients.

Listen to the podcast to learn more.

The University of Louisville Trager Institute GWEP case study discusses integration of the 4Ms Framework into the EHR system through their innovative FlourishCare (FC) model.  This initiative transformed their geriatrics primary care clinic i...

08/04/2026

Join the Trager Institute for National Farmers Market Week at the Gray Street Farmers Market this Thursday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.! Chef Nikkia Rhodes will demonstrate how to prepare a healthy recipe using fresh produce from the market.

Can't make it on Thursday? She will also share the recipe at the Trager Institute on Friday between 10 a.m.–12 p.m. All visitors are invited!

08/03/2026

Last chance to apply for our community health specialist position in the Cumberland Valley region!

This position works with the Cumberland Valley Area Agency on Aging located in Laurel County, Kentucky to collaborate with local health care systems, social service agencies and community organizations to improve care coordination and transitions of care for older adults in Laurel, Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Rockcastle, and Whitley counties.

Submit your application before midnight! https://bit.ly/4wlciGd

08/03/2026

Call for Proposals now open!

We are now accepting proposals for the 2027 Optimal Aging Conference. This year's theme, Women's Health: Empowering Healthy Aging, highlights the unique health needs and experiences of women as they age.

We welcome proposals from diverse disciplines and perspectives that explore evidence-based approaches to promoting health, function and independence for older women.

Submit your proposals here: https://bit.ly/4xh7yBF

Submission deadline is October 30.

07/31/2026

Join us on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. ET this month for My Health Matters!

August 3: Health Benefits of Music and Drumming
August 10: Build Your Perfect Summer Day
August 17: The Power of Gratitude: One Jar, Many Blessings
August 24: A Safe Summer Day
August 31: Fascinating Facts about Labor Day

No registration required. Simply join at this link:
https://bit.ly/Trager-MHM

07/30/2026

Our mental services for older adults have been recognized for excellence in care by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), marking the second consecutive three-year accreditation from CARF our behavioral health clinic has received for outpatient mental health treatment.

Read more about the accreditation here: https://bit.ly/4yNGPxT

July 30, 2026 | Mental health services provided to adults and older adults by the University of Louisville Trager Institute Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic have been recognized for excellence in care by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This marks the...