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Defining Terms: What Does the Word Gerontology Mean?
Gerontology refers to the study of the cognitive, biological, social, and psychological aspects of growing older and aging. The term geriatrics sometimes is used in place of the word, Gerontology but the two words have different definitions. Geriatrics is the branch...
Pruett Gerontology Center Mission Statement
The Pruett Gerontology Center (PGC) is a non-profit, research-oriented center located onsite on the Abilene Christian University campus. PGC follows this Mission Statement: “The Pruett Gerontology Center offers instruction, service-learning, and...
Check out a book give our photos a look!
PGC has a retrospective exhibit of some of the photos from the last six years of the Images of Aging Photo contest. Our display wall is across from the book check-out desk and CopyCat. Special thanks to Karen Hendrick of the Brown Library and Emily Adams, Student...
Dr. Pruett’s Fall Class Schedule
This fall, Dr. Pruett will teach: Adult Development & Aging on Tuesdays from 3:00-6:00pm, Room 103 and Introduction to Sociology on Thursdays from 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Room 103
Welcome Back to Campus!
Welcome back to campus!! We have had a great summer at the Pruett Gerontology Center but we are looking forward to seeing you and hearing about your summer!! Read about the changes to your ACU campus from the Abilene Reporter-News.
A Dozen Things For Every ACU Graduate To Remember
Congratulations to our GERO Students as they Graduate from ACU this Sunday! May God’s blessings follow you and await you at every turn ~ Psalm 1:1 A Dozen Things For Every ACU Graduate To Remember: Develop a spirit of gratitude. ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 Start by thanking...
Special Thanks for Global Learn Conference Experience
As students continued studying for finals, a truly multinational audience arrived at the Global Learn conference in Limerick, Ireland, April 28 and 29, 2016. Educators from Paraguay, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, Israel, United...
QR Code and Resources for April 29 Global Learn Presentation ~ Intergenerational Digital Storytelling
QR Code and Resources for April 29 Global Learn Presentation ~ Intergenerational Digital Storytelling through the Images of Aging Photo Contest Images of Aging Blog Current Year Submissions In Their Own Words: Students describe the stories behind their photos...
Global Learn Presentation-Social Justice Through Simulation: Blended Learning for Intergenerational Studies
Social Justice Through Simulation: Blended Learning for Intergenerational Studies Link: https://www.emaze.com/@ACZZQIOO/aging-simulation-glearn?autoplay&redaolon
QR Code for Aging Simulation Presentation at Global Learn in Ireland
"Social Justice Through Simulation: Blended Learning for Intergenerational Studies" 4-28-16- 10:30am - 11:00am By Helen Teague, Dr. Charlie Pruett, and L.K. Wee and featuring our students and our friends! Click on this QR-Code to view this session: ...