Meet the Director
Mark A. Supiano, M.D.
Mark A. Supiano, M.D. joined the University of Utah Center on Aging in October 2005 when he also became Chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the School of Medicine and Director of the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center.The eventual outcome of his close bond with his grandfather became Dr. Supiano's career path in the new discipline of Geriatric Medicine.
Center on Aging Directory
The Center on Aging Directory is a collection of faculty, emeritus, trainee and affiliate members who share an interest in expanding the visibility of aging research and growth across the University of Utah.
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COVID-19 and Vaccines Among Older Adults
With more than 80% of older adults vaccinated in Utah, the impact of COVID-19 among older adults in Utah looks a lot different today than in the fall and early winter of 2020. Drs. Mark Supiano (Professor & Chief, Geriatrics) and Emily Spivak (Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases) answer some questions about older adults and current information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Leaders Testify Before Congress
Two AGS leaders were invited to testify before Congress this week on issues important to ensuring high quality care for all of us as we age. Dr. Mark Supiano, AGS Board Member and Chief, Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah, testified before the Senate Aging Committee at a hearing focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiving, “Taking Aim at Alzheimer’s: Frontline Perspectives and Caregiver Challenges.” Dr. Supiano outlined effective strategies to prevent and treat mild cognitive impairment and dementia and concluded with recommendations, including the need for a dementia-competent workforce.
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Aging Brain Care Program at University of Utah Health
The Aging Brain Care Program (ABC) is an interdisciplinary program whose goal is to diagnose, evaluate and treat cognitive disorders. The clinic, which was opened in July of 2020, is run by Dr. Michelle Sorweid and other cognitive specialists at the U of U Health.
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"From the Desk Of" Staff Highlight - February 2021
One staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted monthly as part of our "From the Desk Of" staff recognition initiative. This month's featured staff member is Holly Abel from the Division of Geriatrics.
Our Mission
The Center on Aging has a 40 year history at the University of Utah. Beginning with its origination in 1972, the Center on Aging has provided educational and research programs in gerontology at the University of Utah. It has sponsored undergraduate and graduate gerontology certificate programs as well as a Masters degree program in Gerontology. In addition to its strengths in gerontology education programs, it is recognized for a well-established research program focused on bereavement, coping with loss of a spouse and caregiving. In June 2004 its name was changed from the Gerontology Center to reflect a desire to become more comprehensive and expand the scope of its service and research activities.