May 10, 2017

“Old Age Ain’t No Place for Sissies”

Amyleigh Overton-McCoy, PhD, GNP-BC is the Associate Director of the Arkansas Aging Initiative. One of her favorite quotes on aging comes from the famous Bette Davis: “Old age ain’t no place for sissies”. As a geriatric nurse practitioner, she likes to share this quote with her patients when they are feeling disheartened from the aging process. She wants them to know that they are not alone in feeling this way and with the right knowledge and resources, they have the ability to persevere and age well.

The UAMS Texarkana Center on Aging & Caregiver Training offers programs for older adults, family caregivers and students interested in becoming paid caregivers. Contact us for more information at 870-773-2030. 

Not in Texarkana?  Visit our state page at www.uamscaregiving.org to find a UAMS Schmieding program near you.

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