Posted: February 11, 2021

From high school to med school, women in medicine reflect on the value of mentorship

In the world of geriatric medicine, Carmel Bitondo Dyer, MD, is a name many in the field immediately recognize. She has appeared before Congress, served on multiple national advisory panels, and published hundreds of studies on topics such as elder mistreatment and interprofessional geriatric teams. Her research has changed lives, and so has her mentorship. She has influenced many – including her colleague, Jessica Lee, MD.

Posted: January 6, 2021

UTHealth Consortium on Aging provides handbook for families and caregivers of those navigating a dementia diagnosis

For many people, dementia creeps in, taking a memory here, the ability to do an ordinary task there, a name or place that used to be able to be recalled with ease. And the journey is different for everyone.

Now, a free handbook written to help people navigate first steps after diagnosis of dementia is available from experts from The UTHealth Consortium on Aging. 

Posted: November 2, 2020

Researchers seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine study

A Phase III clinical trial to assess if a potential vaccine is effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 is now open for enrollment by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in collaboration with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

Posted: April 1, 2020

Carmel Dyer, MD KPRC Radio’s 50+

“Covid 19 and how to practice social distancing properly”

Posted: April 1, 2020

Rachel Portnoy KPRC 50+

"Ways to avoid scams geared towards older adults during COVID-19"

Posted: April 1, 2020

James Booker, PhD, KPRC Radio’s 50+

“Ways seniors can help prevent boredom and loneliness while staying home during the pandemic. – Covid 19”

Posted: March 31, 2020

"The consequences of socially isolating seniors" – Texas Medical Center News

Posted: March 30, 2020

Medications in the time of coronavirus

As cases of COVID-19 mount, the search is on to identify existing medications that can quell the symptoms or even prevent them.

Posted: March 27, 2020

“Tips for a successful telehealth visit” – Carmel B. Dyer, By: Simone Sonnier UT Physicians

Posted: March 18, 2020

Older adults need to stay in touch to avoid loneliness during social distancing

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S., social distancing is now the byword for prevention. But for older adults who may already be experiencing loneliness, further isolation could be bad for their health.

Posted: February 20, 2020

UTHealth Consortium on Aging leads movement to enhance elder care in clinics, hospitals

UT Physicians, HCPC, Memorial Hermann, LBJ Hospital earn age-friendly recognition

Posted: October 11, 2019

UTHealth leads effort to enhance Texas’ financial exploitation investigations of seniors

An elder abuse team at UTHealth is partnering with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, district attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and forensic accounting professionals to make it easier to identify and prosecute individuals who prey on senior citizens to exploit them financially.

Posted: May 28, 2019

Clinical trial assesses telephone-based care program for at-risk homebound elderly

Something as simple as a phone call could be a way to alert health care providers and caregivers that an elderly person suffering from dementia may be spiraling down to dangerous self-neglect, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Posted: November 17, 2020

Celebrating Holidays Safely

Carmel Dyer, MD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about how to make sure elderly family members feel included this Thanksgiving.

Posted: November 12, 2020

Houston doctors seeking 150 diverse participants for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Jessica Lee, MD, along with two trial participants, were interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about UTHealth’s COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Posted: November 6, 2020

AstraZeneca Inches Closer to Approval

Jessica Lee, MD, and two clinical participants also spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about UTHealth’s COVID-19 vaccine study.

Posted: November 2, 2020

Volunteers needed for final phase of COVID-19 vaccine testing in Houston

Jessica Lee, MD, MS, and two clinical trial participants spoke to KHOU-TV Channel 11 about a study by UTHealth researchers testing the effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine.