Older Adults

Megumi Inoue, an associate professor in George Mason's Department of Social Work, led a study-abroad program where students explored the policies, programs, and services in place in Japan to support its aging population.

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies.

Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia

Study: CARES intervention reduces stress for family caregivers of older adults with dementia.

After identifying a gap in service-delivery during his practicum, Troy Fontenot developed an innovative pilot program Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing to deliver groceries to seniors.

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‘Don’t treat us like fragile babies’: Can intergenerational mentorship programs reduce ageism in medicine?

Martha (Marti) Y. Kubik, professor in the School of Nursing, explained how partnering pre-licensure nursing students with older adults who access services at senior centers and community dining sites benefits seniors and strengthens the future health care workforce.

March 7, 2024 at 11 am - School of Nursing professor testifies before U.S. Senate on The Older Americans Act

Older adults hope intergenerational mentoring programs will combat later life stereotypes in health care, according to a recent study. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via pexels.