{"id":16907,"date":"2021-12-29T19:49:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T19:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=16907"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:29:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:29:08","slug":"center-for-optimal-aging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/center-for-optimal-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Optimal Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A vibrant and inclusive academic center that values and supports collaborations and engagements that have the goal of advancing optimal aging for all.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging (MCOA) is to drive and advance gerontological innovations, discoveries, and solutions to promote a meaningful, enriched, and dignified life for all.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">MARYMOUNT CENTER FOR OPTIMAL AGING CORE AREAS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-30715 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Colorful-Circular-Concept-Map-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Center for Optimal Aging Framework<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The Marymount Center for Optimal Aging works closely and collaboratively with the Marymount University Colleges and Centers to build infrastructure, resources, and best practices to advance the Center&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24337\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Marymount-University-info-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"graphic\" width=\"876\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Marymount-University-info-graphic.jpg 876w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Marymount-University-info-graphic-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Marymount-University-info-graphic-768x258.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"background: #f8f8f8;padding: 23px 34px;margin-bottom: 38px\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>The Center for Optimal Aging is designed to be inclusive and diverse and will support:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Resources for establishing, assessing, and evaluating evidence-based, health-promoting programs.<\/li>\n<li>Partners in community initiatives toward optimal and age-friendly communities.<\/li>\n<li>Resources and clearinghouse for student internships, research trainees, and service-learning that is older adult-serving.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy for health and social policies supporting older adults.<\/li>\n<li>Systems to foster innovative interdisciplinary aging-related research.<\/li>\n<li>Resources for intergenerational activities.<\/li>\n<li>Structure for success with grants and foundation initiatives associated with older adults\u2019 health and wellbeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>Our research interests include a wide range of topics, including:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Brain and environmental health<\/li>\n<li>Health promotion, physical activity, and wellness<\/li>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s disease and dementia<\/li>\n<li>Caregiver and care partner<\/li>\n<li>Social determinants of health<\/li>\n<li>Falls risks and prevention<\/li>\n<li>Age-friendly communities and community health<\/li>\n<li>Aging workforce<\/li>\n<li>Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Assistive technologies<\/li>\n<li>Evidence-based practice and translation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Current Events<\/h2>\n<div id=\"vsel\" class=\"vsel-shortcode vsel-shortcode-upcoming-events\"><div id=\"event-30811\" class=\"vsel-content center-for-optimal-aging featured-events northern-virginia-fall-prevention vsel-upcoming vsel-future\"><div class=\"vsel-meta vsel-alignleft\" style=\"width:36%;\"><h3 class=\"vsel-meta-title\">55+ FITNESS DAY &amp; HEALTH FAIR<\/h3><div class=\"vsel-meta-date vsel-meta-single-date\">Date: <span>May 29, 2024<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vsel-meta-time\">Time: <span>10:00 am - 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vsel-meta-location\">Location: <span>Lubber Run Community Center<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vsel-meta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Health-Fair-Flyer-May-29-2024.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Health-Fair-Flyer-May-29-2024.pdf\">Click here to learn more<\/a><\/div><div class=\"vsel-meta-cats\">Center for Optimal Aging | Featured Events | Northern Virginia Fall Prevention<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vsel-info-block vsel-alignright\" style=\"width:60%;\"><div class=\"vsel-info\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-30817\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Health-Fair-Flyer-May-29-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"485\" height=\"627\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vsel-nav\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Stay Updated. 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