Intergenerational Experiential Learning & Service Opportunities
The Pruett Gerontology Center promotes healthy ways to connect with the older generations both on a personal level and on professional levels. Because the study of aging involves all walks of life, activities involve all ages and all departments across campus.
The Pruett Gerontology Center helps facilitate experiential learning through intergenerational activities such as:
- Intergenerational Study Abroad Programs
- Images of Aging Photo Contest
- Participation in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature Town Hall
Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy
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...
Elder Timeshare Scheme
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...
The Cure to Loneliness
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...
Benefits of Music Therapy
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...
Mental Health Concerns Among Aging Adults
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....
Unlocking Voices: The Vital Role of Speech Therapy for Older Adults
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...
Medical Alert Products: Who Should Use Them?
Written by Molly Daugherity 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...
The Power of Play
Written by Aidan Cantwell For older adults with children, grandchildren, or even great-grandchildren, spending time with them can have an extraordinarily positive impact on your mental health. Furthermore, the physicality of playing with small children provides an...
2021 Images of Aging Photo Contest Winners!
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...
Adopt-a-Grandparent
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...