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 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...
