Healthy Aging Lecture Series

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The Healthy Aging Lecture Series has been held since 2005 and continues to be a service to the community. Local community experts share information about health, wellness, and chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's, cardiovascular, as well as many other diseases. Lectures are every fourth Wednesday of the month, during the Fall and Spring.
This program is hosted via Zoom: and In-Person: Carillon Senior Living, Windsong Independent Living Facility, 4002 16th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79416.
2025 Healthy Aging Lecture Series Schedule
Save The Date(s) For Healthy Aging Fall Lectures
- Wednesday, September 25, 2025
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (Special Event)
Fall Lecture Topics To Be Announced.
Check out our Events page for upcoming dates.
Previous Lectures
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“The Nine Common Dementias: Characteristics of Each And How To Diagnoseâ€
Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Author, Presenter
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“Coping, Stress and Caregiving as We Ageâ€
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, TTU
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“Importance of Early Cognitive Screening As We Age: A Look At The New Memory Clinicâ€
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
“Wills, Trusts, Probate, And Elder Lawâ€
Mr. Lee Franks, J.D., Law Offices of Lee Franks
“Crisis Management: Be Preparedâ€
Joe Moudy, Emergency Management Director, City of Lubbock
“Arthritis and Other Aches and Painsâ€
John Culberson, M.D.
“Can You Hear It?: Listening AND Learning About Audiologyâ€
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
“Diet & Heart Healthâ€
Scott Shurmur, M.D., Chairman Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Director, CCVH
“Evolution And Current Aspects of Diagnostics And Treatment For Prostate Cancerâ€
Werner De Rise, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Urology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
“Fueled, Fit, & Fresh: Improving Quality of Life & Performance Through Optimized Nutrition,
Training, & Recoveryâ€
Toby Brooks, Ph.D., L.A.T., A.T.C., Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
“Get a Grip, Don't Slip: Better Balance Through Exerciseâ€
Patti Kissko, PT, DPT, UMCC
“Healthy Heart, Healthy Youâ€
Aliakbar Arvandi, M.D., Associate Professor, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
“Heartburn: The Good, The Bad, And The Uglyâ€
Sameer Islam, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Lubbock Gastroenterology, Assistant Professor, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
“Power of Proteinâ€
Allison Childress Ph.D., RDN, CSSDD, LD, Assistant Professor, Nutritional Sciences TTU
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“Physical Fitness For Mind & Body: Importance & Applicationsâ€
David Edwards, M.D., Medical Director, Student Health Services Clinic, Texas Tech University; Associate
Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine; Associate Director, Primary
Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
“Pulmonology As We Ageâ€
Ebtesam Attaya Islam, M.D., Ph.D., FCCP, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
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“What To Know During And After Kidney Disease Awareness Monthâ€
Amie Duemer, Director of South Plains Kidney Foundation
“New Year, New Me: Taking Care of The Self You Have, Since You Can't Have A New Oneâ€
Sherry Rosenblad, Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Assistant Professor, Ïã½¶Ö±²¥
(Coming Soon)
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