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Senior Scholars Luncheon 2013
Dr. Dana Bradley, Honors Gerontology 100 students, Village Manor Senior Scholars and GA Urmila Tokekar
Cherita Black, SGS Conference, FUSE recipient
"Influence of poetry writing on residents sense of well being"
Karly Kasten, SGS Conference, FUSE recipient
"Strengthening relationships between long term care facilities and college students"
Dr. Dana Bradley, Director of Center for Gerontology (center)
Southern Gerontological Society Board Members at SGS Conference in Charlotte, NC
C.O.R.E.: Companions of Respected Elders
C.O.R.E. Student Organization meets at Tate Page Hall
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Over 50 B.G. Citizens' Academy
2013 reunion of previous Academy participants
Greetings from WKU AGING
Where age is more than a number
Welcome to WKU Aging!
WKU Aging is guided by the belief that optimal aging is attainable on both the individual and community level and requires implementing holistic strategies.
To view our three strategic areas, click here.
Interested in learning more about aging?
WKU offers a Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies and undergraduate students may complete a Gerontology Minor. Related options include a Health Studies Major with a concentration in Gerontology or Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Health.
Students have a number of opportunities to work in the field of aging and are nurtured by a chapter of Phi Sigma Omega, the national honor society for aging, ACHCA (American College of Health Care Administrators) Student Association and C.O.R.E. (Companions of Respected Elders).
Interested in research about aging?
The Center for Gerontology is an applied research center funded partially through the Applied Research and Technology Program (ARTP). Efforts include promoting age friendly communities, enhancing long term care delivery, preventing disease, injury and disability, and maximizing financial and physical independence.
Located within a historically rural environment, WKU Aging recognizes the value of interdisciplinary and intergenerational collaboration in developing approaches that respect the needs of older adults and the communities where they age. Committed to balancing gerontological theory with practice, the Center nurtures dynamic partnerships between agencies working on aging issues, Western Kentucky University and the international community.
I look forward to working with and meeting you!
Dana Burr Bradley, PhD
Director, Center for Gerontology
Associate Professor of Public Health
WKU Aging includes:
Center for Gerontology
Office of Research, Center for Research and Development (CRD), Applied Research and Technology Program (ARTP)
Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies
University College, Diversity and Community Studies
RSVP Now: The Gathering...
A Meeting of Experts, supported by AARP Kentucky
*limited to 30 organizations*
University College Connection, Spring 2013
Coming Soon: 1st Annual Age-Friendly Awareness Business of the Year Award!
Nominate a business or organization, beginning June 15 through July 31, that uses innovative yet simple practices to to be more Age-Friendly. The winner will be announced at 2013 "The Gathering" in August. We want to hear your story!
Age-Friendly Cities Project
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