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Medicare: Fun Facts & Myth Busting

January 21, 2020 by Ruth Walker

This post was written by Malayna Koetting, an undergraduate student majoring in psychology. Due to the rising number of Baby Boomers about to hit the older adult population, it is important to gain a better understanding of Medicare. Here are some common misconceptions and helpful hints about how Medicare works. Medicare and Medicaid are the same thing. False! Medicaid … [Read more...] about Medicare: Fun Facts & Myth Busting

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aging, health, healthcare, medicaid, medicare, older adults

What does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare?

September 5, 2017 by Ruth Walker

During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised not to cut Medicare.1 However, by supporting the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it can be argued that President Trump may be indirectly supporting cuts to Medicare. Allow me to explain… So what does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare anyways? Free Preventative Care The Affordable Care … [Read more...] about What does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: affordable care act, aging, donut hole, healthcare, medicare, older adults

A Male Perspective on Taking Gender Issues in Later Life

May 30, 2017 by Ruth Walker

My name is Landon Green and I am a junior here at Missouri State University double majoring in Psychology and Gerontology and minoring in General Business. I am writing this post to tell everyone about a class I took this semester, Psychology 354 or Gender Issues in Later Life. It is one of the many classes you can take in the Psychology and Gerontology double major program … [Read more...] about A Male Perspective on Taking Gender Issues in Later Life

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aging, alcohol abuse, beauty ideal, body image, domestic abuse, feminism, gender, gerontology, mental health, older adults, psychology, sexual assault, sexuality, substance abuse

Service Learning at the Fearless Aging Expo!

May 9, 2017 by Ruth Walker

Students currently enrolled in Gender Issues in Later Life (GER320/PSY354) worked in groups to create and present educational materials on topics relevant to gender in older adulthood at the Fearless Aging Expo hosted by Senior Foundation of the Ozarks last Saturday, May 6th from 9am-2pm.  Student topics included: depression, domestic violence, heart disease, online dating, … [Read more...] about Service Learning at the Fearless Aging Expo!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aging, body image, depression, domestic violence, gerontology, health, health fair, heart disease, older adults, service learning, STDs

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