by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 12, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Pruett Gerontology Center, Uncategorized
Hello Everyone! We are excited about everything that’s going to happen this year! One event we are looking forward to is the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2021 Community Leaders Summit. This three-day Summit will be held virtually this year — our hope is that...
by Sarita Aguilar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aging Resources, GERO Student Focus, Pruett Gerontology Center
The idea behind the Adopt-a-Grandparent program is a simple one: to show the love of Christ to a group of people who often feel marginalized, abandoned, and lonely. Many senior citizens who live in independent-living or assisted-living facilities are there because...
by Dulce Holtzclaw | Sep 7, 2020 | Pruett Gerontology Center
How do churchgoers feel about resuming in-person worship gatherings during a pandemic? In a four part series posted on Mosaic, a blog from the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, we get to learn about the results a national survey of churchgoers conducted by Dr....
by Sarita Aguilar | Aug 25, 2020 | ACU/PGC History, Pruett Gerontology Center
Hello everyone! We are officially back on campus and our office is open again! Our hours this semester are 9:00-3:00, Monday-Friday, and our office phone is still 325-674- 2350 . Due to new regulations, if you are to visit our office, we require that you wear a mask....
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 28, 2018 | Pruett Gerontology Center
One of the hardest things for older adults to give up is driving. It can feel like giving up a huge part of your independence, so it can be hard to cope. Here are a few signs to know when to give up driving: Getting confused and lost. Ignoring traffic signs Swerving...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 26, 2018 | Pruett Gerontology Center
In America today, more than 43 million adults are caregivers to parents, grandparents, spouses, and other older adults. This includes rides to the doctor and grocery store, feeding, bathing, dressing, and giving the person the proper medication. Caregiving can cause...
