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Mini Medical School

2026 Mini Medical School Program

Healthy Aging: Best Practices for Overall Well-being

Videos for each of the weekend sessions listed below are now available for viewing any time on our Healthy Aging videos page (opens new link).

  • Week 1—February 7, 9–11:30 a.m. PST

    Mentation

    • Empowering Independence: Smart and Safe Aging in Place
    • Mind-Body Tools for Healthy Aging
    • Planning Ahead: Supporting Your Family Through Cognitive Changes
  • Week 2—February 14, 9–11:30 a.m. PST

    Medication

    • Sleeping should be simple. Why is it so hard?
    • Cardiovascular Health and Medication Best Practices
    • Medication Impairment
  • Week 3—February 21, 9–11:30 a.m. PST

    Mobility

    • Things that Shake or Wiggle: Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
    • Managing Back Pain with Exercise and Movement
    • Virtual LIVE Tai Chi Session
  • Week 4—February 28, 9–11:30 a.m. PST 

    Matters

    • Wearables for Healthy Aging
    • Serious Illness Conversations
    • Guided conversation with UC Davis Health Leaders from the Schools of Nursing and Medicine