Community Outreach Programs
The Garrison Institute on Aging provides information and services for caregivers and seniors through partnerships with state, community and service agencies.
Lecture Series on Healthy Aging
Educating the community plays a key role in the mission of the Institute. One form of community outreach that the Institute provides is the Lecture Series on Healthy Aging, an educational program for the public to learn more about innovative research and aging health topics of interest to seniors.
Featured monthly in Lubbock from September to May, the community is invited to participate in the free lectures at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Room ACB 100, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for Parking Map.
During each lecture, coffee, tea and cookies are provided. The 2007-2008 schedule is below:
Healthy Lubbock
The Healthy Lubbock Initiative is
a community-wide effort to improve the health status of Lubbock and the surrounding communities through collaborative means. The initiative seeks to help make the city of Lubbock a healthier community by reducing the incidence of obesity and overweight people. Many individuals and agencies from the Lubbock area have volunteered to make Lubbock one of the healthiest cities in Texas. The vision is to educate and encourage individuals across the South Plains to make the healthiest behavioral choices for themselves and for their families while making the wisest use of limited community resources to help improve the health of Lubbock’s citizens. If you are interested in participating in any of the activities or volunteering at local events, contact Annette Nichols Boles at 806.743.7821.For more info.visit the Healthy Lubbock Website.
Speaker's Bureau
The Garrison Institute on Aging has faculty and staff who can speak on a range of topics including Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, healthy aging, exercise for seniors, memory and more. If you are interested in having a member of the Speaker's Bureau present information at an upcoming event, please call 806.743.7821 or send an email to Matt McKennan.
Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy
Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy offers education, family support, resources and health care providing caregivers with information and services allowing more fulfilling and dignified lives for patients with Alzheimer's disease. The program includes comprehensive geriatric assessment, consultation educational programs, adult day care, transportation services and medication review.
Texercise
TEXERCISE is a statewide fitness campaign developed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to educate and involve older Texans and their families in physical activities and proper nutrition. The Garrison Institute on Aging is a partner in the TEXERCISE campaign to promote activity among individuals, as well as community events and policies that support fitness in all life areas.
For more information, contact Annette Nichols Boles at 743.7821.
The West Texas Cares Project
A collaborative initiative between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Area Agencies on Aging that is focused on caregiver outreach and education to meet the needs of rural family caregivers in West Texas. For more information, please visit The West Texas Cares Project.
Texas Tech Lifelong Learning Community
TTLLC is a membership organization which provides learning opportunities for people 50 years of age and older who want to continue to expand their knowledge and interests. No tests. No grades. Just the opportunity to learn something new! Through this program, you will meet and interact with people in the community by participating in classes, discussion groups, special events and social activities. You can become an official member of the community and enjoy various benefits, or simply enroll in any offering that sparks your interest. For more information, please click here.