With the elderly population growing in the U.S., loneliness among older adults is a real concern. Dr. Ruth Walker and Dr. Lisa Hall are psychology professors at Missouri State University, who specialize in aging. They share with Healthline some strategies older adults can use to keep loneliness at bay. … [Read more...] about How can the elderly overcome loneliness?
Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education President, Dr. Judith Howe, presented the Hiram J. Friedson Mentorship Award to Dr. Bradley Fisher at the annual Gerontological Society of America conference on November 14, after Fisher delivered a talk that left not a dry eye in the house. Fisher's talk featured the ten mentors who impacted his life. It is being considered for … [Read more...] about AGHE Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award-Dr. Bradley Fisher
The Psychology and Gerontology Honors Reception celebrates excellence, and the faculty and staff of the department are pleased to extend to you a special invitation. Family and friends are welcome to attend. The reception will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Turner Family Hospitality Room (first floor) located downtown at the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni … [Read more...] about Psychology and Gerontology Honors Reception, Dec. 4th at 5:30 pm
Project Success Tutors needed for Fall and Spring classes: CFD 155 GLG 171 MFD 306 PHY 123 PSY 331 RMI 211 SWK 200 SWK 219 Business Courses: LAW QBA MKT MGT TCM $8.60 per hour, 5-10 hours a week, 3.25 GPA Positions are flexible with each tutoring session lasting at least an hour. Apply online: … [Read more...] about Job Posting: LDC Project Success Tutors
Please join the Psychology Club for our PTSD Awareness and Veteran Appreciation event on Monday, November 11th at 4:00 P.M. in Hill Hall room 100. A guest speaker from the Counseling Center, Dr. Doug Greiner, will be discussing the effects of PTSD. Additionally, we will be writing thank you cards to local veterans to show our appreciation for their service! Open to all … [Read more...] about Psychology Club Presents: PTSD Awareness and Veteran Appreciation, Monday, November 11th at 4:00 pm in Hill 100