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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...

Carla Garcia is a dedicated professional in the field of Gerontology who demonstrates the impact of passion and purpose in making a...

Dear CCGG,   My Mom is 88 y/o and suffered a fall last week. She was hospitalized and discharged fortunately without breaking any bones,...

I am a first generation college student so it is a great privilege for me to be able to say I will be graduating next semester because I...

The CSULB Center for Successful Aging invites you to view (and share!) recordings of seminars offered this semester. On October 29th, we...

For November 2024 November is recognized as National Family Caregiver Awareness month! There are many events taking place throughout...

October 2024 As we close out October, let’s reflect on all the wonderful advocacy and support for older adults.  Ageism Awareness Day was...

We are proud to introduce the CCGG Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Gerontology. This document includes topics such as: What is...

Ageism Awareness Day is October 9, 2024. Did you know that ageism affects our self-perceptions of aging and that those with more positive...

One of the most difficult features of aging is the loss of those we love. If we live long enough, the loss of people we know and who have...

Thank you for those that were able to participate at this morning's CCGG Presents where we had the opportunity to learn more about the...

Grandparents Day is celebrated on September 8th, 2024.  The idea for this special day was brought forward by Marian McQuade, a West...

She  couldn't remember my name... so I just sang, "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie" and she joined in, belting out,...

Today, ageism continues to exist in the workplace, and unfortunately, many older adults continue to experience this seemingly acceptable...