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...
by Brynley Baker | Apr 24, 2020 | Careers in Aging, Uncategorized
I had the opportunity to interview Jessica Fisher, who is a SLP at a local skilled nursing facility, for Careers in Aging Week! Jessica shared some insight on working with older adults: What do you do as a Speech-Language Pathologist? I work in a local skilled...
by Sarita Aguilar | Jan 31, 2020 | GERO Student Focus, Uncategorized
Inter-generational experiences has become a sight that is not commonly seen. This is partly due to how unfamiliar this idea is, especially to those in the younger generations. If you have not been exposed to spending time with our older population, interacting with...
