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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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Music to their Ears!
Current gerontology minor Jeannie Ake and the first graduate of the program, Joanna Hartness, work on music intervention at Wellspring Continuing Care Community under supervision of GROWTH faculty affiliate Cassandra German.
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The Life of the Mind
Mrs. S. believes that a thief has broken into her house and stolen a cherished piece of china. Mr. M., a loving husband of 40 years, has recently begun to follow his wife menacingly around the house. Mr. B., a former landscaper, becomes physically aggressive when his caregiver tries to help him dress.
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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
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.
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UNC GREENSBORO GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM EARNED TOP HONORS AS ONE OF THE BEST ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
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.
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The UNCG Gerontology Department Mourns the loss of Dr. Sandra Powers
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 … Continued
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Dr. Adams discusses how the pandemic makes us reevaluate our relationships on CNN Podcast, “Chasing Life”
Podcast episode: That’s What Friends Are For Did you know that friendship can actually help your brain, heart and immune system?
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Dr. Rebecca Adams has been selected to receive the 2021 Gladys Strawn Bullard Award
Dr. Rebecca Adams has been selected as the faculty recipient of the 2021 Gladys Strawn Bullard Award. The Bullard Award is given annually to a faculty member who has shown commendable initiative and perseverance in their leadership and/or service role at the University.
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Rachael Wonderlin, Gerontology M.S. ‘13 receives Health and Human Sciences Pacesetter Award
Join us in congratulating Rachael Wonderlin, Gerontology M.S. ‘13, on receiving the Health and Human Sciences Pacesetter Award.