Joomla! site syndication http://www.geron.org Sun, 27 May 2012 12:42:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/MwmR9P7a4eo/index.php For Immediate ReleaseMay 23, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Fellowship Puts Reporters on Solid Footing as America Ages The MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellowship Program (http://www.geron.org/About%20Us/press-room/metlife-foundation-journalists-in-aging-fellows-program) is again welcoming applications from reporters who cover aging issues or who represent ethnic media outlets that serve communities within the U.S. The deadline is July 1.The program, run jointly by The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org) (GSA) and New America Media (http://www.newamericamedia.org) (NAM), is made possible by a generous grant from the MetLife Foundation (http://www.metlife.com/about/corporate-profile/citizenship/metlife-foundation/index.html). The chosen fellows will participate in GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego this November, and then deliver a story from the conference and a major piece or series in the following months.There will be a total of 17 fellows — one more than last year as a... Wed, 23 May 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1332&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/zQBEy8TgE78/index.php For Immediate ReleaseMay 22, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Hartford Program Issues Geriatric Social Work Awards The prestigious Hartford Scholars Program (http://www.gswi.org/programs/hfs.html) has granted eight geriatric social work researchers a two-year award that will provide career development, mentorship, and support for projects that will improve healthy outcomes for the country’s aging population. The 2012 scholars are examining such topics as civic engagement, trauma among African American seniors, and the psychosocial impact of female sexual dysfunction. The cohort also includes one scholar supported by the Veterans Health Administration (VA) who will focus on the distress experienced by older cancer patients. The Hartford Scholars Program provides individualized mentorship from top-tier national researchers who offer comprehensive feedback and guidance, and covers travel expenses and registration fees for several gerontology and social work conferences and... Tue, 22 May 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1333&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/OHOl4tjH5Yw/index.php For Immediate ReleaseApril 4, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Single Baby Boomers Facing Increased Challenges as They Age Nick and Bobbi Ercoline (http://www.shcny.com/woodstock-generation-comes-of-age/), the couple depicted on the “Woodstock” soundtrack album cover, have now been happily married for over 40 years. However, a Ercolines as they look today (http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/52/2.cover-expansion) — a portrait of successful aging — finds that their unmarried baby boomer counterparts generally fare much poorer in terms of economic, health, and social outcomes.In 2011, the first of the 79 million American baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) reached age 65. Among this population, approximately one in three people are unmarried; the vast majority are either divorced or never-married, while only 10 percent are widowed.Study authors I-Fen Lin, PhD, and Susan L. Brown, PhD — using data from... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1329&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/Uzq_TfeF-Cg/index.php For Immediate ReleaseMarch 27, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Elder Abuse Remains Hidden Problem as Baby Boomers Reach Old Age Despite the 2010 passage of the Elder Justice Act, policy experts have found that combating widespread abuse of seniors is still not a top priority for care providers and governments alike. As many as one in 10 people age 60 and over are affected by this problem, according to the newest National Academy on an Aging Society (http://www.agingsociety.org), the policy institute of The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org). U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Peter King (R-NY), who have been heavily involved in legislation to address elder abuse, contributed introductory statements for the issue. Elder abuse encompasses mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation of a physical, psychological, or sexual nature. The... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1327&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/n35zF3FH9u0/index.php For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 24, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Students Writers Pay Tribute to Influential Elders with Award-Winning Essays Four elementary school students in the Washington, DC, area have been selected as the winners of a writing contest honoring older adults who have inspired them and made a difference in their lives. The competition was sponsored by the K–12 Committee of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (http://www.aghe.org) (AGHE) — the educational branch of The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org) — with support from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Gerontology Program, the Miami University Scripps Gerontology Center, the George Mason University Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program, Sandra McGuire, EdD, Kelly Niles-Yokum, PhD, and Catherine Tompkins, PhD.The students and their teacher will be recognized on Saturday, February... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1324&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/eXdOvaPewnU/index.php Aging Means Business E-Newsletter Volume 2, Number 1, Winter 2012 This quarterly e-newsletter explores the intersection of business and aging. Installments highlight articles and reports that address the enormous potential for businesses to target seniors as both consumers and producers, spotlight select industries, and identify effective strategies for marketing to an older consumer. The goal of this email publication is to reach teachers, students, researchers, and business professionals interested in understanding, attracting, and capitalizing on a growing senior market. Follow us on Twitter @AgingMeansBiz (http://twitter.com/agingmeansbiz)! I. Comments from the Guest Editor: Coming March 28, 2011, to Washington, DC, is the What’s Next Boomer Business summit. The summit features tracks on innovation and frugality; social, mobile and integrated media and marketing; the services economy; and entrepreneurship. Speakers will include Donna Brazile of CNN, Jody Holtzman... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:23:20 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1323&Itemid= http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/e6K8gOvbm24/index.php Visiting Scholar ProgramGSA's Visiting Scholar Program is open to any member able to make a full- or part-time commitment to conduct work on a GSA project related to his or her area of expertise. The program is ideally suited for faculty taking a sabbatical leave from his or her institution; the length of service is typically expected to be one or two semesters.GoalsThe Visiting Scholar Program is designed to provide members with the opportunity to:Advance GSA initiatives related to their professional interestsCombine their research projects with GSA's programmatic needsView the aging research enterprise through the lens of the larger SocietyBroaden their professional networkVisiting ScholarsGSA's first visiting scholar is Ning Jackie Zhang, PhD, of the University of Central Florida. During the 2011–2012 academic year, he is working on GSA's... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:21:29 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1322&Itemid=1035 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/XjgAoiwUd4E/index.php For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 17, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Honors New Officers, Fellow, Awardees The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (http://www.aghe.org) (AGHE) — the educational branch of The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org) — is proud to announce its newest elected officers, fellow, and the recipients of its 2012 awards. The installation of the officers and presentation of the awards will occur at AGHE’s 38th Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference (http://aghe.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=40634 PID=500208), taking place from February 23 to 26 at the Hilton Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA. This event provides a forum for professionals in the field of aging to present their work and share ideas about gerontological and geriatric education and training. Visit www.aghe.org (http://www.aghe.org) for complete details.OfficersThese... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:33:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1321&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/868sBIdVYxo/index.php For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 17, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 Meeting To Outline Effective Education About Aging as America’s Senior Population Grows The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (http://www.aghe.org) (AGHE) — the educational branch of The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org) — will hold its 38th Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference (http://aghe.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=40634 PID=500208) from February 23 to 26 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA. Media representatives are invited to attend free of charge.This conference provides a forum for professionals in the field of aging to present their work and share ideas about gerontological and geriatric education and training. The theme for 2012 is “Engaging Aging in Higher Education.” Complete meeting details are available at www.aghe.org (http://www.aghe.org).“Re-Engaging Aging in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities”Opening Plenary Session: Thursday,... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:32:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1319&Itemid=608 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GerontologicalSocietyOfAmerica/~3/eoWWDyXkxG8/index.php For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 31, 2012 Contact: Todd Klusstkluss@geron.org(202) 587-2839 New GSA Resources Lay Foundation for Relieving Seniors’ Pain The pain suffered by older adults is the shared focus of the two newest entries in The Gerontological Society of America (http://www.geron.org)’s (GSA) From Publication to Practice (http://www.geron.org/Publications/from-publication-to-pratice) series. Together they address both pain management and new labeling changes for one of the most popular pain medications, acetaminophen. Both issues aim to provide readers with information on how new advances in pain prevention, treatment, and management may improve care and quality of life for older adults. The From Publication to Practice series was launched last year to promote the translation of research into meaningful health outcomes. “Taken together, these two new resources will enable the gerontological community to identify opportunities to improve pain... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:32:40 +0100 http://www.geron.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1317&Itemid=608