Collaborating to Promote Healthy Aging
The Plein Center for Aging was established with the generous support of Joy and Elmer Plein. The Plein Center is a global leader in transformative pharmacy research, education and outreach. We are committed to optimizing older adults’ medication outcomes and promoting healthy aging.
Latest News
The Art of Listening
At the UW School of Pharmacy, older adults from University House Wallingford and Era Living help students build confidence, strengthen communication skills and better understand what matters most in caring for older adults. The room…
SOP Has Strong Showing at Northwest Pharmacy Convention
The UW School of Pharmacy had a strong presence at the recent Northwest Pharmacy Convention in Coeur d’Alene, ID, with 8 students, 7 faculty, and many alumni in attendance. Highlights: Dakota Fletcher (Class of 2027)…
Check Out Our Latest Research Symposium!
Every year, the Plein Center for Aging hosts a research symposium that highlights important research related to optimizing medication use in older adults. This past spring, we featured keynote speaker Dr. Elizabeth Phelan, MD, MS to discuss her research on The Next Step in Falls Prevention: Insights, Innovations and Evidence-Based Strategies for Older Adults.
Click Fall Prevention to watch a recording!
2024-2027 Strategic Plan
The Plein Center for Aging Strategic Plan will guide our actions, decisions and priorities in the coming three years. There are three sections: 1) Vision statement; 2) Mission statement; and 3) the Goals & Strategies of our Strategic Plan. Our strategic plan communicates who we are as an organization and our commitment to optimizing older adults’ medication outcomes and promoting healthy aging.
Research
Plein Center faculty, students, and postdocs conduct translational science related to the health and wellbeing of older adults and their care partners.
Education & Training
We offer three training opportunities to gain clinical and research skills.
Outreach
We promote safe and effective medication use in older adults through outreach and advocacy efforts.
Support the Plein Center for Aging
You can directly affect the future of geriatric pharmacy, by supporting the Plein Center for Aging, which will promote the discovery and optimal use of medications in older adults.
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