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The Optimal Aging Center was founded in 2018 by Dolores Gallagher Thompson PhD, and Larry Thompson, PhD, both internationally and nationally acclaimed board certified Geropsychologists. The Optimal Aging Center is dedicated to share the founders’ contributions to promote mental and physical well-being in persons over age 65 by assisting professionals through consultation, education, & research. The OAC is a valuable resource for older adults, family members, and health care providers.  With its expert staff, the Optimal Aging Center is positioned to provide evidence-based information and support older adults to lead healthy lifestyles and age optimally.

Dolores
Gallagher
Thompson, PhD, ABPP

Founder &
Trainer


Larry
Thompson, PhD

Founder &
Trainer

Dolores is a board certified Geropsychologist with over 25 years of experience, a Stanford University School of Medicine Research Professor Emerita,  and former director of the Stanford Geriatric Education Center …

Larry is a Geropsychologist with a PhD from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and a Professor Emeritus, from Stanford University’s School of Medicine. In a career the spans over 40 years, he has  …

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