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What is Bingocize®?
I was recently looking at some research on Fall Prevention when I came across a grant impact summary by AltaPointe Health Systems. Under the "Lessons Learned" section, I read about an evidence based program that I personally had not heard of before: "Know the...
Oldest Living Woman in Abilene Celebrated 107 Years!
Abilene resident Mabel Reynolds turned 107 years old this week! Hearing that about Mabel's big milestone and that she loved receiving cards, Abilene Christian School elementary students made cards for Mabel to help her celebrate. Big Country Homepage covered her...
Benefits of Golf for Older Adults
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to play golf in a tournament benefiting Houses for Healing held by the Big Country Home Builders Association. As I looked around at the other competitors, I couldn't help but notice the wide range of ages. One of my teammates was 73...
ACU Team at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
This past weekend, the Pruett Gerontology Center hosted an Abilene Christian University team for this area's Walk to End Alzheimer's a yearly event that raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, research, and support. The event included a 1-mile or 2-mile walk,...
Area Agency on Aging an Amazing Asset
Sarah Carey with the Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas spoke to our Caregiver Support group this week, and I was just blown away by the amount of resources and help they provide free of cost. Each time I speak with them, I learn about something new. One of...
Geeks & Geezers: How Era, Values, and Defining Moments Shape Leaders by Warren G. Bennis, and Robert J. Thomas
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Copyright 2002 OUR YOUNGEST LEADERS matured in the glow of computer screens; our oldest in the shadow of the Depression and World War II. In a groundbreaking study of these two disparate groups affectionately labeled "geeks" and...
Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Copyright 2024 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our...
Empowering Elderly in Healthcare Settings
The Pruett Gerontology Center's Aging Simulation includes activities that help students understand how older adults are sometimes perceived as stereotypes instead of valued individuals. The goal is to make students more aware of their own perceptions while working...
Care for the Caregiver Support Group Meeting Recap
Caregiving is not for the faint of heart! It can be very rewarding as we honor our loved ones. However, it can also be isolating, stressful, and increase our own risk of developing health issues when we are constantly putting others’ needs ahead of our own. Yesterday,...
A Time of Change
As we navigate a period of change at the Pruett Gerontology Center, we reflect on the unique leadership of Dr. Suzie Macaluso. Her six-year tenure as the PGC director and thirteen years as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Communication and Sociology...