UALR Gerontology

UALR Gerontology UALR's Gerontology Program offers a Graduate Certificate (18 credit hours) as well as individual undergraduate courses in Gerontology.

The Gerontology Program is housed in UALR's School of Social Work and focuses not only on the knowledge, values, and skills needed to work with aging individuals and their families, but also with the greater social issues that impact older adults. The Gerontology Program is multi-disciplinary and is designed to serve professionals in a range of occupations, including social workers, nurses, rehabi

litation counselors, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, administrators, health care workers, health educators, attorneys, as well as professionals from the business sector. Many courses are offered online or as hybrids with some face-to-face meeting. The Gerontology Program offers a Graduate Certificate (18 credit hours) as well as elective courses in Gerontology. The Certificate is designed to provide professionals with knowledge of the biological, sociological, and psychological aspects of the aging process as well as an understanding of the social policies and services that respond to the needs of the older adult. The Gerontology Program interfaces with other graduate programs, allowing students to develop interdisciplinary skills to enhance careers in Gerontology. The curriculum includes classroom learning through face-to-face, hybrid and fully online course offerings as well as hands-on experiences that meet the personal needs of both public and private agencies.

10/16/2018

Memoir writing for seniors, sponsored by CALS
Oct. 17 or 24, 11:30-1:00

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10/15/2018

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The Gerontology Program equips students with the knowledge and skills to work with the burgeoning population of older adults in the 21st Century. The…  Continue reading→

10/09/2018

Registration for classes begins soon! If you are interested in Gerontology electives, please talk to Dr. Otters!

10/09/2018

Arkansas Gerontological Society
fall conference
Active Aging
Nov. 9, 8:30-4

08/28/2018

Why study Aging and Older Adults?

Celebrating the 50th (plus) birthday of baby boomers everywhere!
08/29/2017

Celebrating the 50th (plus) birthday of baby boomers everywhere!

Interested in studying aging? Here's the Fall 2017 electives being offered by the UALR Gerontology department!
08/29/2017

Interested in studying aging? Here's the Fall 2017 electives being offered by the UALR Gerontology department!

Check out the UALR Gerontology Highlights from the 2017-2018 school year!
08/29/2017

Check out the UALR Gerontology Highlights from the 2017-2018 school year!

11/07/2016
The Irreplaceable Family CaregiverNovember is Family Caregiver Month and the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program ...
11/07/2016

The Irreplaceable Family Caregiver

November is Family Caregiver Month and the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program is recognizing them with a special event!

November 12, 2016 - 8:30 am-12:30 pm
UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
629 Jack Stephens Dr.

Please register at:
(501) 526-6500
Special Guest:
Gary Barg, Editor of Today’s Caregiver Magazine
and Fearless Caregiver will facilitate a panel of experts
for a discussion on issues facing caregivers today.

11/07/2016

Caregiver's Expo

Thursday, November 10
Second Presbyterian Church
10 until 1 pm, lunch included at no cost for all registrants

Over 25 vendors will be present to share information about their services.
Keynote speaker is Donna Terrell of Fox 16 News, who cared for her daughter, Queah, who died of colon cancer.

A panel of experts in areas of nursing, palliative care, legal matters, and insurance will be present to answer questions.
The logo for the event suggests a patched quilt. Caregivers find that they have to piece together care for their loved ones from a variety of sources including family, friends, congregations, medical and social work communities. The purpose of this expo is assist caregivers in discovering some of the pieces of caregiving available in our community. Caregivers will leave with new knowledge, confidence, and suggestions on how to deal with issues of being a caregiver.

There is no cost to register for this event, but registration is needed to plan sufficient lunches. You may register by calling Second Presbyterian Church at 501-227-0000 or at www.secondpreslr.org.

Event sponsors include: CareLink, LifeQuest, UALR Department of Social Work/Gerontology, UAMS Department of Pastoral Care, Presbyterian Village, Second Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbyterian Church

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Friday 8am - 5pm

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