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Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision


What is the Mission of the Service, Teaching, Aging, and Research Lab (STAR)?

Through service, teaching, research, connection, consultation, training, and advocacy, the Service Teaching Aging and Research Lab (STAR) promotes issues impacting older adults, policies that support heathy aging, and a better trained senior services workforce.


What is the Vision of the Service, Teaching, Aging, and Research Lab (STAR)?

STAR will be the premier resource in the Houston/Harris County area for information and resources pertaining to older adults, caregivers, and the people who work with them.