by Kaylee Baker | Jul 1, 2024 | GERO Student Focus
Written by Ethnie Stubbs As we journey through life, our memories serve as the threads that weave together the fabric of our identity and experiences. For older adults, reminiscing about the past can be a powerful tool for enhancing well-being and fostering a sense of...
by Kaylee Baker | Jun 24, 2024 | GERO Student Focus
Written by Andrea Rincón Elderly newlyweds Jack and Muriel planned a romantic getaway in downtown San Antonio. They planned to visit the Alamo, take a riverboat ride down the San Antonio River, and take a carriage ride. Shortly after arriving, they were approached by...
by Kaylee Baker | Jun 17, 2024 | GERO Student Focus
Written by Ryan Polce Personally I have experienced loved ones who have spent some time in nursing homes and retirement facilities. The main goal to look at for these residents is to provide a community that will build friendships through housing. These changes and...
by Kaylee Baker | Jun 10, 2024 | GERO Student Focus, Uncategorized
Written by Hansen Penya Music. It’s something that most people experience frequently over the course of their lives. Whether it be on car rides, in the gym, in the shower, while cooking a meal or performing other mundane tasks (such as mowing the lawn), or even in...
by Kaylee Baker | Jun 3, 2024 | GERO Student Focus
Written by Ainsley Mullins I wanted to do this topic because I am a psychology major and want to understand more about the mental health of aging adults. Mental Health concerns have always been very interesting to me which is why I am pressuring it as my career....
by Kaylee Baker | May 27, 2024 | GERO Student Focus
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...