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Abilene Police Dept Announces Guardian Program
Abilene Police Department recently announced a program geared towards helping individuals with conditions that may make them more vulnerable to becoming lost or disoriented like Alzheimer's and dementia. "By creating a comprehensive database, the program...
Unlocking Voices: The Vital Role of Speech Therapy for Older Adults
Written by Avery Moud Oscar Wilde once said, “Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation.” Communication plays a vital role in relationships, particularly as we age, and cannot connect with people in the same ways we...
Medical Alert Products: Who Should Use Them?
Written by Molly Daugherity 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...
The Power of Play
Written by Aidan Cantwell For older adults with children, grandchildren, or even great-grandchildren, spending time with them can have an extraordinarily positive impact on your mental health. Furthermore, the physicality of playing with small children provides an...
What Should College Students Know About Wills?
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...
A Nap A Day
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 high blood...
Medical Alert Products: Who Should Use Them?
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...
Caregiver Support Group- Dale, the Caregiver with a Heart of Gold
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 cared for his...
Bringing Joy: The Power of Pop-Up Card Making for Elderly Residents
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 making...
Careers in Aging Week Guest Speaker- Christy Shaw
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...