This year’s theme is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. Learn more here about how social workers are central to advancing gender equality and justice for all! Here is additional information regarding the importance of International Women’s Day and what you can do to amplify and lift these efforts…. Continue reading…
Dr. Eifert says, “There are many reasons why this could happen. The most likely cause is memory loss associated with dementia. The person may not realize that they have been in the same outfit for several days. There are also a number of mental and physical changes that could impede… Continue reading…
Christina Peoples, an alum of our MS in Gerontology Program is featured as one of the guest speakers for the upcoming forum titled, “From Ageism to Age Inclusion.” This forum is December 6-10 and is hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA) Generation Forums. Please click here to read… Continue reading…
The UNCG Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program acknowledges the National Hispanic Heritage Month! While we are committed to celebrating, amplifying, and lifting the work of our Hispanic or Latinx Folx each day, we especially utilize this opportunity as a moment to reflect and appreciate the many sacrifices, contributions,… Continue reading…
Krista Westervelt, a junior Peace & Conflict Studies major, minoring in Gerontology, presented her research conducted as part of the Fall 2021 GRO 400X Baby Boomers course (now GRO 444 online starting in the fall) at UNCG’s 15th Annual Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo on April 21st. She has… Continue reading…
We would like to thank Jennifer Etnier for her service to the GROWTH Faculty Executive Committee and to welcome Jaclyn Maher who will begin her service on the Committee next fall.
We would like to thank Jennifer Etnier for her service to the GROWTH Faculty Executive Committee and to welcome Jaclyn Maher who will begin her service on the Committee next fall.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Charletha Jordan to the Gerontology and GROWTH Teams. Charletha recently moved to the area from Texas where she worked at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for 6 years. While at UT Southwestern, Charletha was the Senior Administrative Assistant for the… Continue reading…
After discussing options with the GROWTH Faculty Executive Committee, we have decided to cancel the GROWTH reception previously scheduled for April 22. We do want all GROWTH faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to know how much we appreciate you, all you do normally, and all you are doing in… Continue reading…
The Gerontology Minor has been reduced to 12 hours starting fall 2020 (no double-dipping with major). The gerontology website and university catalog have been updated to reflect this change. Have you considered minoring in Gerontology? The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 88.5 million Americans will be 65 or older by… Continue reading…