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04/28/2026
We had an inspiring visit from Dene Mosier, President and CEO of the Kansas Children's Discovery Center and our 2026 Alumni Fellow for the College of Health and Human Sciences.
A proud K-State two-time graduate ('97, '14 MS gerontology), Dene is a visionary leader whose groundbreaking Play Free initiative and distinction as an Aspen Fellow reflect her unwavering commitment to transforming lives.
03/30/2026
What an incredible trip through Wisconsin! 🌟 We visited six incredible nursing homes as part of our Resident GPP Guidebook Pilot — a project dedicated to amplifying the voices of the people who matter most. We reconnected with an amazing alumna now leading St. John's on the Lake in Milwaukee, joined him for a thought-provoking aging symposium, and explored the cutting-edge Direct Supply Innovation Lab on the MSOE campus. Innovation, community, and compassion — all in one trip.
03/09/2026
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11/17/2025
That is a wrap for the 2026 GSA Conference.
Presentations:
Addressing Nursing Home Residents Goals, Preferences, and Priorities: A Local and National Imperative (Laci Cornelison)
Linking Environment and Resident Function via MDS (Migette Kaup)
11/13/2025
The Gerontological Society of America Conference kicked off yesterday in Boston with an opening session address by GSA president James Appleby and keynote Dr. Leana Wen. PhD student Odunayo Arogundade presented his poster on Factors Associated with Quality of Life in people living with Parkinson’s.
10/22/2025
Our 4th annual Person-Centered Care Conference was a success! 200+ caregivers from all care settings joined us to get inspired and learn the latest in person-directed care. Grateful for our partnership with the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
10/17/2025
Rooted in Respect, Growing an Age-friendly Kansas. Our team is having an incredible time at the Kansas Governor's Conference on Aging, connecting with fellow advocates, sharing insights, and working together to create a more age-friendly future for our state.
10/01/2025
October is Residents’ Rights Month in Kansas!
Laura Kelly has officially proclaimed October 2025 as Residents’ Rights Month in Kansas! 🏛️💜
This special month celebrates the dignity, rights, and individuality of nursing home residents across our state—and highlights the importance of listening to their voices.
Kansas is proud to be a national leader in person-centered care through the PEAK program—a homegrown initiative that helps nursing homes shift from institutional models to care approaches driven by each resident’s preferences and needs, and administered from the team here at K-State Center on Aging!
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PEAK is improving lives and care outcomes in homes across Kansas, and we’re proud to be part of this work!
10/09/2024
Come join us next Wednesday October 16 at 8pm to learn more about our Gerontology Masters Program and how it might be the perfect fit for you!
Register here: https://gradapply.ksu.edu/register/?id=78b0905d-01cc-462b-a77b-d64dc56dffa9
08/21/2024
We are so excited to host a Fundraiser for in Hoffman Lounge next Monday and Tuesday!
Who LOVES Nothing Bundt cakes? Never had one? You won't want to share it either!
If your favorite flavor is gone by the time you get to us, you can Pre-Order as many as you want for pickup in our office! (They freeze really well!)
Cash and Venmo are accepted!
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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