by Kennedy Ligon | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
“How to prepare your home for the Golden Years” As you age it can be harder to move around and complete tasks around the house. You want to make sure you start pre planning ways to make your home a forever home as well as hazard free, if that is where...
by Courtney McGaha | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join us next Tuesday, August 31st from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for Managing Behaviors and Sleep Disturbances in Dementia presented by Wendy Parker (LSW, Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Vitas Healthcare) and Michael Scullin (PhD, Director Sleep Neuroscience and...
by Courtney McGaha | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The George Fox University Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology is conducting research to determine whether cognitive assessments can be administered remotely over Zoom. Findings could help senior adults monitor their brain health from the comfort of their own...
by Sarita Aguilar | May 7, 2021 | Careers in Aging, Uncategorized
Last week was Careers in Aging week! We had the privilege of inviting people of various careers to speak about how they work with older adults. One of those was Keri White! Her official job title is Recruiting and Advising Specialist for the ACU School of Social Work...
by Suzanne Macaluso | Mar 31, 2021 | Aging Resources, GERO Student Focus, Images of Aging, Uncategorized
The Images of Aging Photo Contest is an annual tradition at ACU that invites students to submit photos that give the show a positive view of aging. The images are judged by a distinguished panel of judges with expertise in the field of photography. The images are...
by Sarita Aguilar | Mar 31, 2021 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized
It’s important to remember that not all adults experience aging in the same way. In the social sciences we talk about intersectionality, or the way that different parts of our identity come together to shape our experiences in life. One very important...
by Sarita Aguilar | Feb 1, 2021 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
Death is an inevitable process that everyone must go through at some point; there is no avoiding it. It is natural to have a fear of death and to feel anxiety about either oneself or a loved one dying. As older adults approach it, they can easily experience anxiety, a...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 19, 2021 | Caregiver Resources
As a parent or other loved one is getting older, taking care of them might seem to be the obvious choice. However, it can be much harder than it appears to be at first glance. According to an article posted by the AARP in 2020, 36% of family caregivers characterize...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 14, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized
Deciding whether or not it is in the best interest of an older adult to move into a senior living facility can be a difficult decision for both the individual, as well as their family. The decision can be life-changing and families may worry if they are making the...
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...
