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Senior Scholars Luncheon 2013
Dr. Dana Bradley, Honors Gerontology 100 students, Village Manor Senior Scholars and GA Urmila Tokekar
Cherita Black, SGS Conference, FUSE recipient
"Influence of poetry writing on residents sense of well being"
Karly Kasten, SGS Conference, FUSE recipient
"Strengthening relationships between long term care facilities and college students"
Dr. Dana Bradley, Director of Center for Gerontology (center)
Southern Gerontological Society Board Members at SGS Conference in Charlotte, NC
C.O.R.E.: Companions of Respected Elders
C.O.R.E. Student Organization meets at Tate Page Hall
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Aging Simulation for Gerontology 100 students
Students on scavenger hunt around campus with simulated impairments of older adults.
Over 50 B.G. Citizens' Academy
2013 reunion of previous Academy participants
Greetings from WKU AGING
Where age is more than a number
Our Philosophy
WKU Aging is guided by the belief that optimal aging is attainable on both the individual and community level and requires implementing holistic strategies. Keys inlude increasing or maintaining physical activity, improving eating habits, preventing disease, injury and disability, maximizing financial and physical independence and maintaining active participation with the community. Located within a historically rural environment, the Center recognizes the value of interdisciplinary and intergenerational collaboration in developing approaches that respect the needs of older adults and the rural communities that support them. Committed to balancing gerontological theory with practice, the Center nurtures dynamic partnerships between agencies working on aging issues, Western Kentucky University and the international community.
The Center is an inaugural member of the prestigious Global Aging Research Network (GARN) through the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics -- September 2011.
Coming Soon: 1st Annual Age-Friendly Awareness Business of the Year Award!
Nominate a business or organization, beginning June 15 through July 31, that uses innovative yet simple practices to to be more Age-Friendly. The winner will be announced at 2013 "The Gathering" in August. We want to hear your story!
Age-Friendly Cities Project
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