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THE MARYMOUNT CENTER FOR OPTIMAL AGING (MCOA) FUND APPRECIATES THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS: \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Marymount Center for Optimal Aging (MCOA) supports innovative research with a focus on academic-community partnerships. Through our partnerships, we strive to generate practical solutions to promote health, independence, and quality of life for older adults. The Center\u2019s interdisciplinary research focuses on maintaining physical function and quality of life, preventing disease, and developing rehabilitation strategies for the enhancement of cognitive and physical health. The Center is grounded on diverse and inclusive education and career development training for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate professionals. Our trainees are trained and mentored to participate in academic-to-community engagement projects to produce a qualified workforce to properly serve the needs of our increasing and diverse aging population.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a way to make a difference and would like to support our Center\u2019s mission to improve the lives of our older adults, please consider making a gift<\/strong> to the Marymount Center for Optimal Aging (MCOA) Fund<\/strong>. The passionate work of our dedicated faculty, researchers, students, trainees, staff, and community partners is greatly enhanced and sustained through private philanthropy. Your help makes a difference!<\/p>\n

SUPPORT US! GIVE TO THE MCOA FUND<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The MCOA would not exist without the kindness and generosity of donors. Your gift is precious to our Center and here is how you can help:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Tax-wise giving<\/li>\n
  2. Fund a community research project<\/li>\n
  3. Fund an innovative aging research project<\/li>\n
  4. Sponsor a Diversity Scholarship for an Underrepresented Student<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!<\/strong><\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

    If you would like to make donations to ensure the success of our newly launched ALOHA Study click here<\/a>:<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The ALOHA study is an interdisciplinary study to promote healthy aging for all. It includes physical, functional and cognitive assessments with the goal to provide a health passport toolkit to maintain your health. If you have any questions or would like to take part in the study reach out Erin Staker at\u00a0estaker@marymount.edu<\/a>.\"\"<\/p>\n

    Gifts to the MCOA fund are easy and can be made online here<\/a> <\/span>or through any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n