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Some women (like my mother and grandmother, who had hysterectomies in their late 40s) have no symptoms during their menopausal journey. Lucky them! In the U.S. (because research shows that cultural attitudes about menopause correlate with the types and frequency of symptoms), one of the most common symptoms of "the change" is hot flashes. We've seen commercials for medications that claim to help ease or avoid them, we see sitcoms make fun of women having them, and did you see

At Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC), brain health is a priority. By educating others on how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle, the organization empowers its community to take a proactive approach to cognitive well-being and help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders. This commitment to brain health inspired AlzOC to host its inaugural brain health conference, Getting Ahead of Brain Health, creating an opportunity to explore advanced topics that go beyond our regular brain h

Menopause is finally having its moment…despite the fact that women have been going through this journey since the beginning of time. I could lament as to why it has taken so long for us to be able to honestly and openly discuss this phase of a woman’s life, or I can just be grateful that I am fortunate enough to be a woman in my 50s during this time. That being said, it is still disheartening how behind we are in understanding women’s health and how so many of us go through a

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...