Our Mission

Improving The Quality of Life for an Aging Society.

The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston Center on Aging, established in 1987, advocates interdisciplinary activities, recognizing that the care of older persons requires the collaborative effort of all health care professionals in cooperation with each individual and family.

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Highlights

  • NEW! Congratulation to Sharon K. Ostwald, Professor and Isla Carroll Turner Chair in Gerontological Nursing has been appointed by the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology to serve a two year term. (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012) Read more (pdf)

  • Bergstrom and Center on Aging receive grant

  • Congratulations to Sharon K Ostwald, PhD, RN, FGSA, Professor/Isla Carroll Turner Chair in Gerontological Nursing Director, and Kyler Godwin, MPH, on their recent research publications. Read more (pdf)

  • Longtime COA supporters, Drs. Blair & Rita Justice, help found the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center (HARC). Read more

  • Heavy Price for Grandparents: UTHealth SON's Dr. ME Ross' research with those raising grandchildren indicates 94% suffer from depression. Read more

  • Dr. Diane Persson has been selected as the Staff Recipient of the President's Award for Mentoring Women. Read more (pdf)

  • Aging & Chronic Illness Research Interest Group Application Information

  • SON International Celebration's Web Album is now available! View the album (external website)

  • Mei-Kuei Tai et al.,(2010) published at Biological Research For Nursing. This study was supported in part by funds from the Martel Endowment, awarded by the Center on Aging. Read more  

Additional Information for Caregivers

"Stroke: Conversations and Explanations"

DVD now available. Watch a preview l Click here for detailed information

"How to Identify & Prevent Pressure Ulcers"

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Training Video now available. Watch a preview l Click here for detailed information

Elder Loving Care: "Oral Hygiene"

Caregiver Training video now available. Watch a preview

Dementia Care

Information and resources are available. Click here for detailed information