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Gerontology Alumna has Grand Plans
Everyone ages, but not everyone prepares for it. UNCG alumna Susanna Barton helps caregivers, as well as those who are entering that stage of life.
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Helping Caregivers Find Their Identity and Support
Caregivers often face stress, isolation, and difficult decisions. Having a space where they can learn, ask questions, and connect with others in similar situations helps reduce that burden.
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UNCG Alumna Forges Her Own Path in Dementia Care
DURING MY FIRST INTERNSHIP IN GRADUATE SCHOOL, I HAD TO INTERVIEW A DOCTOR AND I TOLD HER I WANTED TO GO AROUND THE COUNTRY TO HELP REDESIGN DEMENTIA CARE COMMUNITIES
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A Class on the Classics: UNCG’s Professors Emeriti Take You to the Movies
Two retired professors have crafted a class at UNC Greensboro that has movie fans from the community coming back year after year.
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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.
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FACULTY SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARDS HONOR DEDICATION
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.
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GERONTOLOGY IN THE COVID-19 ERA
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…
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A Long, Wonderful Trip – THE WORD’S OUT
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…
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Three Spartans honored with gerontology award
Earlier this year, three Spartans were selected as honorees by the Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) for the Gerontologist Rooted In The South (GRITS) award. Dr. Rebecca Adams, Dr. Janice Wassel, and Dr. Richard Tucker ’70 M.A. were selected.
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Gerontology Professor Discusses Realities of Health, Ageism
Ageism impacts us at every age! It shapes how everyone thinks about aging and their own future, frequently robbing us of the joy that comes with living.
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Emeritus Society Classes Offer Continued Learning
(Participants) finally have an opportunity in life to explore topics that maybe they had to set aside due to work or family.
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Gerontology Professor Says Friends are More Important Later in Life
We have no choice who our families are. We do choose our friendships to be people we like and have (things) in common with.
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Gerontology Professor Selected as National Fellow
Dr. Elise Eifert was recently selected as a Victor W. Marshall Fellow in Applied Gerontology by the Southern Gerontological Society.
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Undergrads Learn from Older Adults at the Museum
The Gerontology Program hosted “Timeless Talks” at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum in February. The intergenerational program featured an undergraduate Gerontology class, the Museum, and older community members. Students and participants walked through gallery exhibits sharing perspectives on the art and memories of their life experiences. The event included 25 undergraduate students and 14 community members.…
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Gerontology Expert Cites Tips to Live Longer
a common misconception about longevity is that it’s determined by genetics. More significant factors include our environment and lifestyle. Dozens of research studies have proven that social connections can directly and indirectly impact longevity. Dr. Elise Eifert, Gerontology professor
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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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Department Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
https://hhs.uncg.edu/swk/department-statement-on-the-murder-of-tyre-nichols/
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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.
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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.
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Free Confidential Memory Screening
A memory screening is a simple and safe “Healthy Brain Check-Up” that tests memory and other thinking skills. Each memory screening takes approximately 10 minutes. Result is not a diagnosis, but it can suggest if you should see a physician for a full evaluation.
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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.