August 1, 2024

Institute on Aging brings renewed focus to specialized care for older adults

From their unique physiology, to illnesses that commonly affect them, to specific precautions required for their care, older adults are as distinct in their health needs as children. Yet while parents can readily find a pediatrician, older adults often struggle…


May 19, 2023

UTHealth Houston establishes Institute on Aging

Nearly 4 million people in Texas are over the age of 65, making up nearly 15% of the state’s population, according to a 2019 report. By the year 2050, 1 in 4 adults in the United States will be older than…


May 3, 2023

Biden Would End His Second Term at 86. What Could That Mean for His Brain and Body?

Holly Holmes, MD, was interviewed by the New York Times about how our bodies and minds change as we age. Read the full story…