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…
EduMed.org has just released its 2021 rankings, and UNC Greensboro has been named one of today’s best for online learning in Gerontology. You can view the ranking here.
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…
Dr. Sandra Powers, who taught in the UNCG School of Education for more than 30 years, passed away on August 13, 2021. In 1986, as a member of the Interdepartmental Studies Gerontology Program Committee, Sandy coordinated UNCG’s first Gerontology Conference on the topic of Mental Health and Aging. She was… Continue reading…
Podcast episode: That’s What Friends Are For Did you know that friendship can actually help your brain, heart and immune system?
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…
Dr. Rebecca G. Adams, Professor, Gerontology Program has been awarded the Gladys Strawn Bullard Award. The Bullard Award is given in recognition of students, faculty, and staff who have shown commendable initiative and perseverance in their leadership and/or service roles at the University.
It is a time of concern for older adults.
Data from the United Nations shows that by 2050, one in every six people in the world will be over the age of 65, up from one in 11 in 2019. The U.S. Census data shows that by 2030, one in every five citizens will be retirement age. And presently 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day.
You could say that Dr. Rebecca Adams’ research on Deadhead culture is alumnus Matthew Russ’ fault. While majoring in sociology at UNCG in 1987, he spotted the professor at a Grateful Dead concert. Afterward he convinced her to study the band’s fans as a serious line of inquiry.
In 1989, Dr. Adams created one of the first sociology courses in the country dedicated to the subject.
