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 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 | 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...
by Sarita Aguilar | Aug 27, 2020 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized
COVID-19 has created a world where it can be a lot harder to be in contact with our loved ones or to stay connected with the world around us. It has caused many people to feel a new sense of fear and loneliness they may not have felt before, particularly in the older...
