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Every day VCU Gerontology and College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements and Department news here.
Corporate gift expands community health and student education
A generous $100,000 gift from Genworth is supporting both VCU’s Mobile Health and Wellness Program and the Department of Gerontology’s mentored internship track—expanding community health outreach while empowering students with hands‑on experience in senior care leadership.
Working later in life a ‘lifesaver’ for some, a drag for others
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., chair and professor of Gerontology and executive director of the Virginia Center on Aging, recently was quoted in a Washington Post article about working later in life.
100 People to Meet in 2025: Impact Makers - Meet Annie Rhodes
Annie Rhodes is the Director of the Virginia Memory Project and has been named one of 100 people to meet in 2025!
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Making the holidays inclusive for loved ones experiencing cognitive decline
Recognizing how difficult the holiday season can be, VCU gerontology experts share ways to support older adults and their caregivers.
VCoA awarded new ACL Grant: Greater Richmond Elder Justice Shelter
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded $2.8 million in funding through its Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program.
VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging releases free trauma-informed care resource
VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging recently released their ground-breaking trauma-informed care toolkit, a no-cost online resource for nursing home communities that is the first of its kind nationally.
Virginia Geriatric Education Center awarded $5M grant to improve care of older adults
A five-year federal grant is part of an effort to advance geriatrics care in health systems across the country. The Virginia Geriatric Center is part of the Virginia Center on Aging at the College of Health Professions. (VCU Health News)
Why you feel younger (or older) than your age presented by Dr. Tracey Gendron at TEDxReno
What if the concept of "you're only as old as you feel" wasn't as helpful as you may have thought? In her TEDx talk, Dr. Tracey Gendron explains what feeling your age really means, and how we can change the way we think about growing older.
Introducing the 2024-25 Health Equity Fellows
The Health Humanities Lab (HHL) at the Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity (OHE) are happy to announce the 2024-25 Health Equity Fellows.
Should age matter in politics? VCU professor discusses ageism in the 2024 presidential election and society
Gerontologist Tracey Gendron, director of the Virginia Center on Aging, says a candidate’s age doesn’t define their ability to serve in office.
