Sanford Center for Aging

To all fathers and father figures, Happy Father’s Day!

Juneteenth is the celebration that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and Nevada unanimously passed Assembly Bill 174 in 2011, commemorating June 19 as “Juneteenth Day” or as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day.” You can learn more about Juneteenth from the Dialogue, Equity and Democracy series from the University of Nevada, Reno: https://vimeo.com/721165518

Join the Sanford Center for Aging team!

We are hiring for a Community Services Participant Liaison. This position is temporary, up to 32 hours per week. This person will be the main point of contact for scheduling and coordinating our volunteer-supported Transportation program. In this position, you will also schedule our in-home assessments and deliver our volunteer onboarding.

Interested? Apply today:

Community Services Participant Liaison (Temporary) The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the app...

There are a lot of details to consider when determining Medicare. Read about the health insurance considerations: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2026/sanford-medicare

University of Nevada, Reno University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Explaining Medicare for those 65 and older A deep dive of health insurance considerations and options from the University of Nevada, Reno's Sanford Center for Aging

Did you know it is generally better for obtain vitamins and minerals from whole foods rather than supplements? Learn more about this and other supplement/medication tips from a free Sanford Assessment! https://med.unr.edu/sanford/health-services/wellness-assessment

Be the first to hear about our free health and wellness workshops by joining our newsletter list! That way, you get the details right in your inbox:
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Volunteer with Sanford! Whether you are an older adult or a younger person who wants to work with older adults, we have options for everyone that fit your schedule. https://med.unr.edu/sanford-center/volunteer

Prevent or manage type-2 diabetes with free workshops from Sanford Center for Aging!

Diabetes Self-Management meets virtually every Wednesday starting tomorrow through July 15 – latecomers welcome! 2-4:30 p.m. each workshop date to learn techniques to manage symptoms and make healthy habits. Register here: https://www.compasshp.org/workshops/registration/18935
Diabetes Prevention Program helps you form the routines and techniques for a healthy life to prevent diabetes! Meeting virtually each workshop date noon – 1 p.m. this workshop starts Thursday, June 18. Register here: https://www.compasshp.org/workshops/registration/18933

Find a Workshop - Compass Find a health workshop that meets your needs. Search for NDPP, CDSMP, DSMP, Walk with ease, and more!

Today is National Higher Education Day and we are honored to be part of educating new health care providers, caregivers and anyone who will be working with older adults in our community. Want to learn more? https://med.unr.edu/sanford

The executive director of OLLI, Dolores, and a longtime OLLI member, Executive director of OLLI at University of Nevada Reno, Dolores and longtime member, Lynne, visited KOLO 8 News Now Morning Break to share details about the open enrollment for the new term beginning July 1. Watch the interview using the link below and join OLLI today!

https://www.kolotv.com/2026/06/04/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-invites-seniors-enroll-ahead-new-term/