Community ProjectsThe Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging seeks to advance the optimal aging paradigm through a variety of transdisciplinary practice models. Below are the various community projects that serve to further our mission of empowering older adults to flourish. We invite you to explore how you can become involved! Contact us if you would like to learn more about a community project. SAGE of the Bluegrass Partnership The Institute has partnered with SAGE of the Bluegrass to support the new SAGENet affiliate's efforts to serve the aging adult LGBTQ+ population in Louisville through intergenerational community programming. Programming is intended to address ageism within the community, as well as homophobia and transphobia experienced by aging LGBTQ+ adults in various settings. Currently, two practicum students work closely with SAGE of the Bluegrass to coordinate monthly dinners sponsored by the program.
For more information, contact Tamara Russell or Lizz Perkins.
The Kentuckiana Veteran-Community Integration Coalition (KVCIC) The Kentuckiana Veteran-Community Integration Coalition (KVIC) is a partnership of a variety of community organizations that work to ensure that veterans lead healthy and rewarding lives. Partner organizations include the Institute, KIPDA, LifeSpan, the VA, Diversified Nurse Consultants and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services - the Office of Health Policy and the Office Administrative and Technology Services. The group meets monthly at the UofL Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging. To learn more how you can get involved, contact the KVIC here.
Psychological Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) Project
South Africa Child Headed Household Project |