Our Mission
Improving The Quality of Life for an Aging Society.
The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston Center on Aging, established in 1987, advocates interdisciplinary activities, recognizing that the care of older persons requires the collaborative effort of all health care professionals in cooperation with each individual and family.
The Center on Aging will achieve its' mission through.
- Research. Conduct, facilitate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research that improves the quality of care and well-being of individuals and families.
- Education. Increase the level of understanding of aging-related issues among students, faculty, community professionals, and the general public.
- Patient Care. Impact the quality of care across the continuum of services.
- Ombudsman. Promote the health and well being of older adults and their families through education and advocacy.
- Institutional & Personal Development. Maintain a cadre of gerontological professionals who provide leadership to the university and the community.
