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Our mission at The University of Arizona Center of Aging (ACOA) is to promote healthy and functional lives for older adults through comprehensive programs in research, education and training, and clinical care.
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The mission of the Arizona Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (AZ-GWEP) is to provide the best possible care through an interprofessional approach to individual, system, community and population level education, training and models of care innovations. Learn more here.
The University of Arizona - a Global Leader in Aging Research, Education and Care
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For Patients
We strive to provide the highest quality of care for older adults in order to improve their health, independence and quality of life. To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians, please call (520) 694-8888
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Ways to Give
You can help support the work of the Arizona Center on Aging and become part of the exciting future in extending length and quality of life for the people of Tucson, Arizona, and the world.
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Fellowships
We are offering several one-year ACGME-accredited fellowships under Geriatric Medicine Fellowship program and the Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship.
Message from the Directors
ACOA exists in order to improve quality of living and extend the lifespan of older adults. We want to eradicate the diseases and conditions that occur in advanced age, and to unleash the unparalleled wisdom, energy and experience of older adults for the benefit of all the world.
Mindy Fain, MD,
Janko Nikolich-Žugich, MD, PhD
Co-Directors, Arizona Center on Aging
Spotlight
News
Advances in Aging Lecture Series
Date: 2nd Monday of each month Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM
Location: This lecture will be broadcasted by a web livestream link.
For questions, please email info@aging.arizona.edu.
MORE INFORMATION!
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