Gerontology Institute
Welcome to the
GERO Institute at ULM
The Gerontology Education, Research, and Outreach Institute
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WHAT IS GERONTOLOGY?
Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of aging.听 It is a multidisciplinary study of the aging process. 鈥淕erontologists include researchers and practitioners in such diverse fields as biology, medicine, nursing, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, leisure studies, architecture, pharmacy, and anthropology鈥� (Hooyman and Kiyak, 2018).
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WHAT DOES THE GERO INSTITUTE AT ULM OFFER?
The GERO Institute at ULM is one of a kind institute that focuses on Gerontology research, professional education and community outreach programs.听 The Institute addresses the contemporary needs of the older population as well as the Gerontology Industry
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GOALS OF THE GERO INSTITUTE
To promote healthy aging
To address neurological health issues
To prevent elder abuse and neglect
To provide patient advocacy
To provide caregiver advocacy
To prevent ageism and ableism
To provide workforce training
To provide continuing education to professionals
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UPCOMING EVENTS
7th AGELESS WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT:听
FindingandUsingOur Strengths
Speakers are Women Leaders with Extensive Leadership Experience
Tuesday, March 18, 2025听 11.30 am to 4.00 pm
At the2nd Floor of the ULM Student Union Building (the Hangar)
ItisaFreeeventopentopublic andincludes Lunch
RegistrationLink:
Contact: Dr. Anita Sharma at asharma@ulm.edu
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ULM Gerontology in the News
AGE Scholarship established to assist ULM听Gerontology听students
The Aspiring听Gerontologist听Education 鈥� or AGE 鈥� Scholarship has been established to assist students in the University of Louisiana Monroe Gerontology program
ULM听Gerontology听launches paid apprenticeship program for spring 2022
The Gerontology program at ULM will launch a paid apprenticeship program in spring 2022 through funding from the Louisiana Board of Regents.
ULM听Gerontology听presents free Parkinson's Disease program Oct. 13-14
成人抖音 Gerontology program will present a free virtual education and training program on Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Management from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Oct. 14.
ULM听Gerontology听presents emergency preparedness symposium May 4 via Zoom
The beginning of warm weather marks the beginning of hurricane season, officially June 1-Nov. 20 for the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. In 2020, a record-breaking two tropical storms and three hurricanes hit Louisiana.
ULM Online rankings feature 5 programs in the top 10
The听ULM Gerontology听program ranks No. 3 in the听Best 15 Masters in Gerontology Programs in 2021听by Best Value Schools.
ULM Gerontology Outreach
Life Transitions
Life Transitions radio program examines the issues of aging; from social, to behavioral, environmental, financial, and health issues. , previously aired on KEDM Public Radio.
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Gerontology Events
Lasting Relationships: Stories of a Lifetime
(February 6, 2020)听|
Conference on Age and Aging Fall 2019
(November 7, 2019) |
Conference on Disability Advocacy Fall 2019
(October 01, 2019)
Fall 2018 Conferences & Workshops
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Career Resources
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