• Study recruitment photo depicting and older couple on a park bench looking at an electronic tablet together

    Get Involved Today!

    August 27, 2025

    Person-Environment Fit Study The Person-Environment Fit Study is an NIH-funded research study designed to better understand the factors underlying the behavioral challenges of dementia. Utilizing research backed by neuroscience and occupational therapy, this study will serve to enhance the development of more holistic and evidence-based interventions for dementia. If you are caring for and living with someone who has dementia and challenging behaviors, you may be able to participate. Please click the link below to receive further information about participating in the Person-Environment Fit Study. https://www.ccts.uky.edu/participate-research/current-studies/are-you-caring-someone-dementia-0 There is always something happening at Engaged Aging and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging!

  • Nancy and Andrea sit behind Engaged Aging Lab table at the YMCA Senior Health Fair

    Recap: YMCA Senior Health Fair

    October 15, 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:

  • Save the Date! November 11th, 2026

    October 6, 2026

    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

  • Latino Health Fair Recap

    October 2, 2026

    Last week, our team had the privilege of sharing healthy aging information alongside UK Neurology at the Latino Health Fair last week! Special shout outs to our lab technician Andrea for representing the Engaged Aging Lab!

  • Rising Research Stars

    October 2, 2026

    We’ve had a busy fall here at the Engaged Aging Lab! Last week, our lab manager Kennedy Walcott-George and lab technician Andrea Hernandez presented research posters at national conferences! Kennedy presented at the Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research and Andrea presented at the US Consortium of Aging, Dementia and Latino Studies. Andrea also won the “Best Poster Award” in the “Dementia Caregiving and Psychosocial Interventions” category at her conference! Congrats to both members on their achievements!