Engaged Aging Lab

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Engaged Aging Lab was created by Dr. Elizabeth Rhodus at the University of Kentucky. Check us out for education, research, and community opportunities!

We aim to explore health while aging in the place one chooses in a dignified and harmonious manner.

10/30/2026

Our lab has been growing and we have some very bright members doing great work! To highlight their work, we’ve started scheduling monthly meetings where each member can present their findings! This week, Andrea shared her work on the cultural and linguistic adaptation of our behavioral intervention, Harmony. Here’s a picture from our meeting:

10/22/2026

Happy Thursday everyone! A pumpkin spice inspired breakfast is the perfect way to start the day on chilly mornings like today. If you’re a fan of pumpkin and have a sweet tooth, you will love this MIND-Diet inspired Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Microwave Oatmeal recipe.

This brain-healthy meal is full of protein and fiber, which will keep you satisfied and full all morning.

Click the link here to view this recipe:

Cozy pumpkin pie flavors meet a creamy, high-protein breakfast in this easy microwave oatmeal. Made with rolled oats, pumpkin, soy milk and flaxseed, with a cool vanilla Greek yogurt “cheesecake” topping, walnuts and pumpkin seeds, it’s a warm and satisfying fall breakfast that’s ready in mi...

10/20/2026

Now that the weather has finally cooled down, it’s the perfect time to go out and enjoy some fall-themed activities.

We’ve created an educational guide with dementia-friendly activities you can enjoy with your loved one this fall. Be sure to take safety precautions while doing any of these activities and talk with your doctor about any additional concerns.

Happy fall! 🍁

10/14/2026

We had a great time at the Central Kentucky YMCA Senior Health Fair last Thursday! We got to meet some lovely folks and share educational resources with the community! Check out these pictures of our lab members Nancy and Andrea at the fair:

10/07/2026

Be sure to come see us tomorrow! We will be there from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

10/06/2026

Save the date!
Our very own Dr. Elizabeth Rhodus will be giving a talk on how to navigate changes associated with dementia through meaningful daily occupations. This talk hosted by Norton Neuroscience Institute, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday November 11, 2026 from 12pm to 1pm. The event is free to attend, but does require registration. You can register by calling 502-629-1234 option 4 or by clicking the link below:

https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal10a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=79&wp=379&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=NHC&rf=&pn=0

10/05/2026

Congratulations to our lab member Riya Patel for presenting her research at the Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit last week! Riya spoke about how telehealth can be used for dementia care in rural communities.

10/02/2026

We will be offering healthy aging resources for the community at the YMCA of Central Kentucky Senior Health & Resource Fair next Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
This is event is FREE and open to the public! Come see us! UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

10/01/2026

Happy First Day of October! We’ve got a great newsletter for you this month with information about Breast Cancer Awareness, recent lab news, and sensory-friendly fall activities for aging folks.

Don’t forget to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox! Click the following link to sign up: https://cloud.lifecycle.uky.edu/EALab

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Lexington, KY
40536

Telephone

+18592184851

Website

http://engagedaging.createuky.net/

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