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 | Oct 29, 2020 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
Getting one’s license is a huge milestone in many people’s eyes; having this new sense of independence can be life-changing. You suddenly do not have to rely on others for your transportation. Need to go to the store? Want to go hang out with friends?...
by Sarita Aguilar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aging Resources, GERO Student Focus, Pruett Gerontology Center
The idea behind the Adopt-a-Grandparent program is a simple one: to show the love of Christ to a group of people who often feel marginalized, abandoned, and lonely. Many senior citizens who live in independent-living or assisted-living facilities are there because...
by Sarita Aguilar | Sep 26, 2020 | ACU/PGC History, Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
September 26th, 2020 marks the 17th anniversary of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to spreading information about the dangers of asbestos exposure and raising awareness for those diagnosed with this disease. Since the demographic most affected by...