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A woman learns to accept that it is time to get hearing aids

By: Georgette Shobeiri, Masters in Gerontology Student at CSULB Did you know that you can volunteer to advocate on behalf of older adults living in long-term care (LTC) facilities? If you’ve ever heard the stories about residents in facilities who may not have family members who are active in their care and think that everyone deserves to have a voice, especially those who can no longer speak up themselves, this may be an opportunity for you. After taking care of my foster m

We had a fantastic CCGG Presents this month. Thank you to our presenters: Bill Sive (Gay Elder Circle), Cathy Perry & Tandy Bowman (Servant Hearts), and Michael McFadden (LA LGBT Center). We learned so much about the needs of older adults in the LGBTQ community here in California. Bill Sive shared some really interesting viewpoints about assumptions those working with older adults may have about their support system. Doctors, gerontologists, social workers, or other support p

World Senior Citizen’s Day was established in 1988 by Ronald Reagan’s Presidential Proclamation 5847 (Proclamation 5847 National Senior...

As we age, the conversation around our physical health often takes center stage — doctor visits, medication management, and preventive...

This year’s ASA On Aging Conference 2025 , held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida, was nothing short of...

July stands as a remarkable month in American history, marking the anniversaries of three transformative pieces of legislation that...

A fun list of some of the privileges of getting older by Gero students Benefit 1 : Senior and Restaurant discounts! Denny’s, Dunkin,...

During my gerontology internship at CSULB, I had an opportunity to explore the workings of policies on aging in two Southern California...

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but any pet can be a source of joy, comfort, and purpose, especially as we get older. For older...

Francesca Zawaydeh has worked in elder care for seven years and is currently employed by a company that provides home care services in...

In celebration of Careers in Aging Month , we are highlighting the contributions of professionals in the field of aging. This post...

Pictures courtesy of https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/ The 100th day of school is a milestone often celebrated with fun activities, but...

I interviewed a nurse in Long Beach (Andrea Alanis) who has a BSN with a certificate in gerontology, and is working towards becoming a...

I interviewed gerontology lecturer Alexandra Wilkinson. Alex teaches gerontology at CSULB. She graduated from the same program we are...

Allow me to introduce you to Dr. Dung Trinh from the Healthy Brain Clinic ( healthybrainclinic.com ) located in Long Beach, CA. He is a...

I enjoyed interviewing Rose Trujillo, Research Associate II with Kaiser Permanente and CSULB MSG alum. I first met Rose in September this...

I conducted an interview with Dr. Thao from Grace Geriatric Care in Garden Grove to take a peek into a day of a Gerontologist. She's a...

Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, and I met through Westside Pacific Villages (WPV), a nonprofit community-based organization that offers support and...