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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.
Inker receives Gold Award and Gendron receives Bronze Award
Jenny Inker, assistant professor and co-director for Assisted Living Administration and Tracey Gendron, chair and associate professor in the Department of Gerontology, recently were honored with Innovative Research on Aging Awards.
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., speaks with the Richmond Times Dispatch about ageism caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
After a long year of pandemic, older Virginians finally have some something they've longed for - hugs. And hope. Richmond Time Dispatch interviews Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., on her thoughts about the rise of ageism in our nation over the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Healthier together: Confronting loneliness and health care challenges among older adults
COVID-19 accelerated how one community-driven partnership is reimagining the way care is provided to vulnerable older adults through inclusion, inquiry and innovation.
VCoA received CARES Act Covid funding
The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded $90,625 to the Virginia Center on Aging to support VCoA’s Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program in preventing, preparing for and responding to COVID-19.
