AGEC VISION Newsletter

The AGEC publishes the Vision, a quarterly newsletter, which contains reports on recent programs, includes a memorable quote about aging, has a calendar of upcoming events, provides information about our website, along with the AGEC address, e-mail, and telephone number.

Current Issue

Volumne VIII, No. 3, April 2008

Past Issues

Volume VIII, No. 2, January 2008

From the Director’s Desk
Elder Care in Okinawa: Tradition in Transition
Evidence for Combined Therapies to Fight
Arkansas Aging Initiative
New Vaccine to Prevent Shingles in the Elderly
Dental Implants and Dentures
Fall Videoteleconferences (VTCs)

Volume VIII, No. 1, October 2007

From the Director’s Desk
Our Programs for Health Professionals
Rasagiline: New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Volume VII, No. 4, July 2006

From the Director’s Desk
Diverse Population Represented at “Health Care Community Meeting” in Little Rock
Best Practices in the Continuum of Care: Management of Infectious Diseases
Spirituality and Health
New Fish Oil Preparation for Elevated Triglycerides
Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications
Pulmonary Disease in Older Adults VTC

Volume VII, No. 3, April 2006

From the Director’s Desk
The Healthy Ager Project Begins It’s Second Year
Geriatric Medicine Update: Genitourinary Conditions in the Elderly
Older Arkansans to Voice Healthcare Opinions
Eszopiclone: A New Kind of Hypnotic
Oral Osteonecrosis Associated with Bisphosphonate Use
Wound Prevention and Management VTC

Volume VII, No. 2, January 2006

From the Director’s Desk
CHCs Serve Hurricanes’ Elderly Evacuees
Fall 2005 Video Teleconferences
Grief Workshop at ASU
The Lidocaine Patch: A Novel Approach to Post-herpetic Neuralgia
Denture Issues in the Stroke Patient
Nutrition & Aging XX: Nutrition, Disease and Inflammation

Volume VII, No. 1, October 2005

From the Director’s Desk
Internship Opportunity
Disaster Preparedness for the Elderly
Arkansas Community Health Centers Begin Receiving Free TTYs and Trainings
Long-Acting Insulin Detemir
The Oral Health Link to Aspiration Pneumonia
Arkansas’s CHCs Joins in the Promotion of the

Volume VI, No. 4, July 2005

From the Director’s Desk
CHCs, Bioterrorism Preparedness and Hilda Douglas, Coordinator for Healthy Connections
Best Practices in the Continuum of Care: Hip Fractures
Regional Opportunities in Nursing
Safety Concerns with COX-2 Selective NSAIDS
Oral Health and General Health – The Periodontal Link
Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Elderly VTC

Volume VI, No. 3, April 2005

From the Director’s Desk
Dr. Paul Nussbaum visits Northeast Arkansas - Arkansas State University
Geriatric Medicine Update: Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Three Community Health Centers Receive Disability Sensitivity Training - Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Duloxetine: Risks to Consider in Elderly Patients
Mechanical Toothbrushes Beneficial for Geriatric Patients
Vision Disorders in the Elderly VTC

Volume VI, No. 2, January 2005

From the Director’s Desk
Arthritis in Older Adults VTC
Collaboration between Community Mental Health Centers and Community Health Centers - Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Sleep Disorders in Older Adults VTC
Graduate Certificate Program in Aging Studies
Treatment of Chronic Dry Eye
Alternative Therapies Focus of Upcoming Conference
Dry Mouth in the Geriatric Patient
Attention Health Professionals!
CHCA Names New Education/Resource Development Coordinator
CEUs Available on the Web

Volume VI, No. 1, October 2004

From the Director’s Desk
Health Professions at Arkansas State University - Arkansas State University
Community Health Centers and National Health Care Policy - Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Nutrition & Aging XIX: Nutrition Controversies in Long Term Care
Telithromycin: The First Approved Ketolide Antibiotic

Volume V, No. 4, July 2004

From the Director’s Desk
Statewide Partnerships: Arkansas Healthy Aging Coalition - Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
The Healthy Ager Project: A Community-Based Service Learning Experience - Arkansas State University
Nutritional Challenges of Older Adults VTC
Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder
Chronic Pain Management in Older Adults VTC

Volume V, No. 3, April 2004

From the Director’s Desk
Family Caregiving Systems and Health Disparities: Arkansas State University
New Coordinators: Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Nutritional Challenges of Older Adults VTC
Dysphagia Study
Drug Discount Cards
Geriatric Medicine Update: Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Volume V, No. 2, January 2004

From the Director’s Desk
Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Keys to Healthy Aging: Arkansas State University
Video Teleconference Update
Memantine for Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s

Volume V, No. 1, October 2003

From the Director’s Desk
A New Department Joins the College: Arkansas State University
CHC Employees Participating in AR-GEMS Training: Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc.
Nutrition & Aging XVIII: Obesity in Older Adults
Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Dementia
Arkansas Aging Initiative
ASU – Call for Research Study Volunteers

Volume IV, No. 4, July 2003