Gerontology Professor Shares Benefits of Older Adults in Society
Dr. Elise Eifert was interviewed by the Future of Caregiving Podcast for their Wisdom in Aging episode.
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Gerontology Hallway Exemplifies Creativity in Older Adults
Assistant Professor Dr. Elise Eifert created a new way to draw attention to engaged senior citizens while adding color to hallway.
Department Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
https://hhs.uncg.edu/swk/department-statement-on-the-murder-of-tyre-nichols/
Gerontology Faculty Affiliate Dayna Touron Says “Feeling Younger” Can Improve Your Health
Dayna Touron, professor of psychology and gerontology faculty affiliate, is among the scientists who told the Wall Street Journal that how old you feel reveals a lot about your health.
Gerontology Faculty Affiliate Touts Benefits of Movement for Aging Minds
Dr. Jenny Etnier, principal investigator of PAAD2, study, advocates for the program and is seeking additional participants for the study.
Free Confidential Memory Screening
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Dr. Adams Talks About the Impact of the Pandemic on Friendships
The more frequently we interact with people, the closer we feel to them. People on the wrong side of the digital divide–those who don’t have access to electronic communication or don’t know how to use it–are more deprived.
Happy International Women’s Day!
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…
New Article Alert for Dr. Elise Eifert on Dressing and Dementia
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, UNCG Gerontology MS Alum, Featured as a Guest Speaker at the upcoming forum titled, “From Ageism to Age Inclusion”
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…