GIA Events
Current Garrison Institute on Aging Events
April GIA Events
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Dr. Leslie Rosenstein, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Parkland Outpatient Psychiatry
Clinic,
UT Southwestern Medical Center
“From Knowledge To Action: Implementing Change In Practiceâ€
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Care Partner Academy
“How Organizations Can Help You With Your Caregiving Needsâ€
Debbie Callander, LBSW, Home Instead
Lisa Gonzales, Caregiver Specialist, SPAG
Past Events
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. Keya Malhotra, Grace Clinic, Covenant Health, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine
“Talking About Dementia: Communication & Shared Decision Makingâ€
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Stephanie Dodson, Home Instead Franchise Owner
“Benefits of Home: Prolonging Comfortâ€
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Bertelson, Behavioral Neurologist, Co-Medical Director GIA Memory Clinic,
Associate Professor Neurology, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ SOM
“Managing The Journey: Evidence Based Care For ADRDâ€
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Vincente Martinez, BSN, RN, EMT-LP, CEN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, NREMT-P, FP-C
Emergency Nurse, Aerocare, Covenant Health System
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Keya Malhotra, M.D.
Geriatric & Internal Medicine, Grace Clinic Geriatric Care Center
“Safe, Strong, & Supported At Homeâ€
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. Jonathan Singer, Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist,
Memory Clinic Director, Garrison Institute on Aging
“Spotting The Signs: Early Detection & Diagnosisâ€
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Culberson, Professor, Medical Director, Family & Community Medicine,
Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D. Endowed Chair In Medical Excellence In Geriatric Medicine,
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ SOM
“Protecting Minds: Risk Reduction Strategiesâ€
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Is It Time? Knowing When & How To Move A Loved Oneâ€
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Elizabeth (Libby) McLean, M.A.
TTU GRILL Lab, Department of Psychological Sciences, TTU
“Bias In Healthcare: Ensuring Texans Receive The Care They Deserve At Every Stage
of Lifeâ€
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Project ECHO
Dr. John Bertelson, Behavioral Neurologist, Co-Medical Director GIA Memory Clinic,
Associate Professor Neurology, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ SOM
“Dementia 101: Mapping The Cognitive Landscapeâ€
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Care Partner Academy
Carolyn Perry, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ Dept. of Speech Language & Hearing Sciences
“Connecting Beyond Words: How SLP’s Help Individuals With Dementia & Their Care Partnersâ€
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Grieving Together Support Group
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Navigating The Holidays With Dementia: Finding Joy In The Seasonâ€
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Grieving Together Support Group
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Gayle Ayers, D.O.
Geriatric Psychiatrist, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ SOM, GIA Memory Clinic
Co-Medical Director, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
“The Importance of Memory Screening: Observing National Memory Screening Dayâ€
Healthy Aging Lecture Series (Special Event)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston, M.F.A.
Associate Professor, Voice & Speech, Head of Acting/Directing, TTU
Genevieve Durham-DeCesaro, M.F.A.
Professor of Dance, Vice Provost For Faculty Success, TTU
“Exploring Dementia Through Film: Remember Thisâ€
Care Partner Academy (Special Event)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Connected Caregivers Support Group
Saturday, November 1, 2025
6th Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Symposium
Dr. Guillermina R. Solis, University of Texas At El Paso Nursing
Dr. John Bertelson, Neurology, GIA Memory Clinic
Co-Medical Director, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Bingo Fall Festival
Memory Screenings: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Danielle E. Levitt, Ph.D., CSCS*D
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Director, Metabolic Health & Muscle Physiology
Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, TTU
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Money Matters: Navigating The Expenses of Dementia Care
Care Partner Academy
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Walk To End Alzheimer’s (Lubbock)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Barbara Singer, B.S., GIA Coordinator & Community Educator
“Dementia & Driving: An Important Conversationâ€
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
Care Partner Academy
Saturday, May 31, 2025
KCBD Healthwise Expo 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
"Maintaining The Self: A Guide To Mental Health" - David Schroeder, Ph.D., Assistant
Professor School of Health Professions, Clinical Coordinator of Professions Master
Mental Health Counseling Program
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 12 P.M.
"The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
"Can You Hear It?: Listening AND Learning About Audiology" - Steven Zupancic, Au.D.,
Ph.D., CCC/A, FAAA, Associate Professor School of Health Professions, Department of
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Clinical Associate Professor SOM Department
of Otolaryngology – Audiology, Faculty Advisor Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ Chapter of the Student Academy
of Audiology, Adjunct Graduate Faculty TTU Educational Psychology AND Leadership
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
"Exploring Care And Support Service" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
"What To Know During AND After Kidney Disease Awareness Month" - Amie Duemer, Director
of South Plains Kidney Foundation
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
"" - Allison Childress, Ph.D., R.D.N., CSSD, Associate Professor Nutritional Sciences,
TTU
Care Partner Academy
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Luncheon
Lubbock RSVP
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Werner De Rise, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Urology, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
"Responding To Dementia Related Behaviors" -Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
"Importance of Early Cognitive Screening As We Age: A Look At The New Memory Clinic"
- Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Director GRILL Lab, Director GIA Comprehensive
Memory Clinic Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Garrison
Institute on Aging, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
"Communicating Effectively" - Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
Care Partner Academy
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Garrison Institute on Aging
Phone: 806.743.7821
Email: GIA@ttuhsc.edu
Address: 6630 Quaker Ave., Suite E, Lubbock, TX 79413
