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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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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 the first person to teach…
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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.
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Former UNCG Gerontology Faculty Corrine Auman Guilford Woman of the Year
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UNCG Study Focuses on Fitness among Seniors
A new study being conducted by UNCG hopes to find why some people slow down as they age while others keep active.
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Rachael Wonderlin, Gerontology M.S. ‘13, Outstanding Alumnus Award Recipient 2020
Rachael Wonderlin, M.S. Gerontology, has been awarded the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award at her undergraduate alma mater, University of Mary Washington. Join us in congratulating her.
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M.S. Alumna Ronqeiya Luther selected for Volunteer spotlight
In honor of National Volunteer Week 2020, Ms. Luther was selected for a volunteer spotlight!
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Dementia Care with Attitude
“Embrace Their Reality.” This is Rachael Wonderlin’s best-known, soon-to-be trademarked approach to dementia care. For Rachael, founder and owner of Dementia By Day, positive communication is essential to caring for those with dementia, but in a way that hasn’t traditionally been advised.
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UNCG Ranked #7 in Best Master’s in Gerontology Degree Programs for 2020
Intelligent.com has ranked UNC Greensboro’s Master’s in Gerontology #7 for 2020!