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UofL Trager Institute @TragerInstitute

The University of Louisville Trager Institute works to improve the lives of older adults and transform our understanding of healthcare.

Joined July 2015
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Join our free six-week Diabetes Self-Management Program, Thursdays from June 25–July 30. A hybrid session will be held in person at the Trager Institute and online from 12:30–3 p.m. ET, and a virtual only session will be held from 6:30–9 p.m. ET. bit.ly/Trager-DSMP
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Join Kristen Neises, APRN, on June 12, 12 p.m. ET, to learn how shared meals can help improve nutrition and social well-being in older adults. Register at bit.ly/4jTbByz. *Continuing education credits for community health workers and social workers pending.
A group of multiracial older adults chatting while eating together.

ALT A group of multiracial older adults chatting while eating together.

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Join My Health Matters on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. ET for health education and support. June 1—Open Discussion June 8—Thriving After Cancer June 15: Bird Watching June 22: Men's Health June 29: PTSD and Older Adults Simply join at this link: bit.ly/Trager-MHM
Graphic with the June schedule of My Health Matters presentations

ALT Graphic with the June schedule of My Health Matters presentations
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I-65 is scheduled to close between Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown Louisville (Jefferson St.) from 6/1 to 7/31. This closure may impact the time it takes to arrive at our clinic. Visit the I-65 Central Corridor Project's website for updates. bit.ly/4fFOtTV
Photo of downtown Louisville's expressways with text about the I-65 summer closure found in the caption.

ALT Photo of downtown Louisville's expressways with text about the I-65 summer closure found in the caption.
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UofL Trager Institute retweeted
UofL Med School@uoflmedschool
May 21
Our students learn nutrition is as vital as prescriptions. The new Culinary Medicine elective at @TragerInstitute blends cooking with evidence-based nutrition for patient-centered care. Read more: medicine.louisville.edu/news…
Four medical professionals in a kitchen setting, one stirring a pot while others observe and discuss cooking techniques.

ALT Four medical professionals in a kitchen setting, one stirring a pot while others observe and discuss cooking techniques.
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Join Sam Cotton, PhD, on Monday, May 18 at 1 p.m. ET, for the virtual caregiver workshop, “Restoring Security: Compassionate Dementia-Informed Strategies for Responding to Harm.” Join via Zoom at bit.ly/4de6Lu8. No registration necessary.
A young male health professional rests his hands on a seated older gentleman's shoulders and chest as they smile at each other mid-conversation.

ALT A young male health professional rests his hands on a seated older gentleman's shoulders and chest as they smile at each other mid-conversation.

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"Pulling Back the Sheets on Older Adult Sexuality" will explore an often overlooked aspect of healthy aging and offer practical, respectful approaches to discussing sexuality with older adults and their caregivers. Fri., May 15, 12–1:30 p.m. ET. Virtual. bit.ly/4jTbByz
Older adult couple smiling. Information for virtual session "Pulling Back the Sheets on Older Adult Sexuality"

ALT Older adult couple smiling. Information for virtual session "Pulling Back the Sheets on Older Adult Sexuality"
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UofL Trager Institute retweeted
AgeFriendlyLou@AgeFriendlyLou
May 5
Join the Housing Workgroup tomorrow!🗓️ May 6 | ⏰ 2 PM 📍 Center for Accessible Living 💻 Zoom available (email for link) Help advance affordable, accessible housing for all ages in Louisville: agefriendlylou.com/housing
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Apprenticeships impact not only the program participants but also their employer sites. By training future professionals in the essential skills and culture of their field, organizations reap the rewards of well-equipped workers. #NAW2026
Quote: "Community health workers are vital members of our multidisciplinary team at the Optimal Aging Clinic. By bringing them on as apprentices, we can actively shape their training to ensure their skills align well with our unique mission and goals."

ALT Quote: "Community health workers are vital members of our multidisciplinary team at the Optimal Aging Clinic. By bringing them on as apprentices, we can actively shape their training to ensure their skills align well with our unique mission and goals."
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Join us on Mondays from 6:30–7:30 p.m. eastern time for My Health Matters, a free virtual support group and education series for folks to learn more about individual and community health. No registration required. Simply join at this link: bit.ly/Trager-MHM
Graphic with May schedule for My Health Matters Presentations: May 4—Miles and Smiles: The Joy of Hiking May 11—Women's Health May 18—Alpha Gal: Causes, Symptoms and Management May 25— Memorial Day: No Meeting

ALT Graphic with May schedule for My Health Matters Presentations: May 4—Miles and Smiles: The Joy of Hiking May 11—Women's Health May 18—Alpha Gal: Causes, Symptoms and Management May 25— Memorial Day: No Meeting
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In 2024, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our very first cohort from the Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional Program. Two years later, we caught up with three of the graduates to see where they are now and how the program prepared them for success. #NAW2026
Catching up with Cohort One. We checked in with the first graduates of the Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional program to see where they are now.

ALT Catching up with Cohort One. We checked in with the first graduates of the Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional program to see where they are now.

Photo of Alexa Finnell with a quote about working for the UofL Trager Institute Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic as a care navigator.

ALT Photo of Alexa Finnell with a quote about working for the UofL Trager Institute Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic as a care navigator.

Photo of Kristina Moore and a quote about working at the Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation in Middlesboro, KY, doing home visits with diabetic and chronic condition patients.

ALT Photo of Kristina Moore and a quote about working at the Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation in Middlesboro, KY, doing home visits with diabetic and chronic condition patients.

Photo of Kendrea Young and her quote about working for New Life Directions Ministries as a social case manager, supporting single mothers and their children..

ALT Photo of Kendrea Young and her quote about working for New Life Directions Ministries as a social case manager, supporting single mothers and their children..
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UofL Trager Institute retweeted
AgeFriendlyLou@AgeFriendlyLou
Apr 28
Reminder: Our regular workgroup meeting today is canceled due to Derby festivities! We hope to see you soon at our upcoming event: 🧹 Spring Cleanup at Petersburg Park 📅 Monday, May 18, 2026 🕝 2:30 PM 👉 Sign up & complete the LMG waiver 💚here: bit.ly/AFLSpringClean2026
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Community health workers are vital members of a health care team. With 646 certified in KY, CHWs are growing fast, with a projected increase of 11% by 2034. Our program grads are joining the ranks of new health leaders, promoting community health across the state. #NAW2026
A young female health professional extending a comforting hand to an older female client.

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It's National Apprenticeship Week! Our Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional Program provides a nontraditional pathway into a career in community and behavioral health for individuals with lived experience of trauma or substance use. bit.ly/flourishcare-paraprof….
Photo of a young female health worker leaning over and smiling at an older woman. Text overlaid about the Trager Institute's Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional Program.

ALT Photo of a young female health worker leaning over and smiling at an older woman. Text overlaid about the Trager Institute's Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Paraprofessional Program.
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Join this Project ECHO session to learn about the health benefits of gardening and creative approaches for engaging older adults in gardening, from home adaptations to community garden programs. 🗓️ April 24 ⏰ 12–1:30 p.m. ET 🔗 bit.ly/4jTbByz
Two women laughing while carrying garden baskets outdoors. The text reads "Virtual session for Gardening for Health: Movement, Nutrition and Connection with Nature on April 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET"

ALT Two women laughing while carrying garden baskets outdoors. The text reads "Virtual session for Gardening for Health: Movement, Nutrition and Connection with Nature on April 24 from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET"
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Now recruiting students in a social work, couple and family therapy or psychiatric mental health nursing program with an interest in primary care behavioral health for our Trauma-Informed FlourishCare Internship Program. Learn more by visiting our website. bit.ly/4dZv938
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Bachelor and Master of Social Work Students across Kentucky interested in improving health care for older adults are invited to apply for our two-semester FlourishCare-Enhanced Internship Program. Visit our webpage to learn more. bit.ly/4e1J7Sa
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Join our FREE virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program, starting Thurs. Apr. 23, 6-8:30 p.m. ET. Over the course of six weeks, participants will learn healthy eating habits, stress management strategies, blood sugar monitoring and more. Register here 🔗 bit.ly/4qOTziX
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Join us for My Health Matters on Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET this April. Always virtual, always free. No registration required. Simply join at this link. ➡️ bit.ly/Trager-MHM
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We've partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to bring you this four-part Care Partner Series on dementia. Join us for the first session on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's on Monday, Mar. 30 at 10 AM ET. Register here: gqr.sh/SKkd
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