by Kaylee Baker | May 6, 2024 | Aging Resources
By: Jazilyn TorresUpon growing up, you may have heard of “wills*.” Do you have a will created already? Have you seen or asked anyone in your family if they have a will created? Creating a will is crucial for several reasons, all of which contribute to ensuring that an...
by Reese Roberts | Apr 22, 2024 | Aging Resources
Reading through the article by ScienceDaily titled “A nap a day keeps the high blood pressure at bay” was an intriguing read learning about not only the benefit of having a boost of energy and waking up in a better mood, but also the benefit of reducing...
by Molly Daugherity | Apr 3, 2024 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
Someone in the Caregiver Support Group sent us a message about this group called Tech-Enhanced Life and how they wrote about ways technology was able to be used in the context of aging. I found an article in the group discussing the different kinds of medical alert...
by Kaylee Baker | Mar 27, 2024 | Caregiver Resources
For our monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting here at ACU, we had the pleasure of hosting Dale Smith, a 92 year old caregiver. Dale’s journey into caregiving wasn’t just a role he undertook; it was a testament of love and dedication. For 12 years, he...
by Kaylee Baker | Mar 20, 2024 | Pruett Gerontology Center, Uncategorized
In the busy spring environment here at Abilene Christian University, it’s easy for students to become consumed by the whirlwind of academics and personal lives. Pruett Gerontology Center here on campus recently embarked on a heartwarming mission—a pop-up card...
by Kaylee Baker | Mar 19, 2024 | Careers in Aging, Uncategorized
The week of March 4-8 was our Careers in Aging Week! The purpose was to bring awareness to the varying career opportunities involved with aging, and encouraged students to look into a minor in Gerontology. One of the many activities we had this week was a small group...
by Chandra McFarlen | Mar 5, 2024 | Careers in Aging
Today we had the opportunity to hear from Pamela McGrew who worked in long-term care facilities for over 20 years. Mrs. McGrew is an ACU alumni who realized early on in her career that she had a passion for working with older adults especially those dealing with...
by Kennedy Ligon | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you have a friend or family member with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or a related disease? Friday, November 12th, 2021 The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting their Virtual Fall Seminar. The session will include: The Benefits of Early Detection and...
by Kennedy Ligon | Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mental illness in older adults is often overlooked and therefore goes untreated. Differentiating mental illness from dementia can be hard, due to the many overlapping signs and symptoms. More specifically, Dementia and Depression both can present...
by Kennedy Ligon | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s annual event is here! Come and join us in support of those who are struggling with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, those who have lost a loved one to the diseases, individuals that currently care for someone with the diseases, and/or to help...
