Dear
Louise
May
2009, Volume 3, Number 5
A publication
of the University of Utah Center on Aging
phone:
801.585.9540
email: aging@hsc.utah.edu
Recent Publications
New Research Findings on Fertility and
LongevityCoA members Ken R. Smith, Family and Consumer
Studies, and Richard M. Cawthon, Human Genetics, conducted a new
study of genealogical records from Utah pioneers and settlers of
Montreal showing that women who have their last baby after age 45
live longer than women who have their last baby at younger ages, and
their brothers live longer, too, suggesting that the same genes
promote both prolonged fertility in women and longevity in both
sexes. The study will be published June 10 in the Journal of
Gerontology: Biological Sciences.
Study on Older Adults in BeijingCoA member
Zachary Zimmer co-authored a study on older adults in Beijing,
"Gender Differernces in Functional Health and Mortality Among the
Chinese Elderly," showing that women were more likely to survive and
be functionally dependent at follow-up compared with men among those
functionally independent at baseline. The article is available online.
News and Events
Dean Mather Selected for Equity and Diversity
AwardDr. Jannah Mather, Dean of the College of Social
Work, is a recipient of this year's by the Equity and Diversity
Award for her excellence in fostering leadership and commitment to
enhance equity and diversity for students, staff and faculty. Dean
Mather received this special recognition at the 14th Annual Equity
and Diversity Awards Luncheon on April 29, 2009. Congrats, Jannah!
College of Social Work Summer InstituteIn
honor of its silver anniversary, the Summer Institute at the College
of Social Work is offering a 25% discount on all non-credit courses.
Six "Silver Track" courses, which focus on aging issues, have been
further discounted to $75 or $50. A special Beeley Keynote Workshop,
presented by Wendy Lustbader, author and faculty at the University
of Washington, will teach professionals to promote positive changes
as they work with seniors. Click here to read the full
class descriptions, learn how to apply for Silver Track
scholarships, and register for classes.
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 About our logo: The bristlecone
pine tree (Pinus longaeva) -
the earth’s oldest inhabitant
with a life span of 4,000 years -
is found only in Utah and
five other western states.
Its extraordinary longevity and
ability to adapt and
survive in extremely harsh
environmental conditions
above 10,000 feet embodies the
investigative spirit
and mission of the Utah Center on
Aging.
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If you
have questions about the University of Utah Center on Aging, please
visit us online at http://aging.utah.edu
801-585-9540 or aging@hsc.utah.edu
Best,
Mark
A. Supiano, MD
Executive Director - Center on
Aging
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