SGS will celebrate its 40th conference anniversary by bringing together academics, practitioners, students, and others engaged in work within the field of aging to attend and/or present their [...]
Culture Change Network of Georgia is excited to connect, grow, and explore at the 64th Annual Georgia Gerontology Society Conference. Over three days of dynamic general sessions, engaging [...]
THE WORDS & LANGUAGE WE USE ABOUT DEMENTIA MATTERS. WORDS MATTER. Individuals with dementia often face social isolation because of society’s widespread negative perceptions, which can [...]
Individuals who are living with dementia and those who support them face many challenges. In addition to their cognitive symptoms and health challenges, they very often deal with stigma, [...]
The LeadingAge GA / LeadingAge South Carolina joint annual conference will be held March 25-27 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In this conference, we will tap into the vast opportunities, [...]
Changing the culture of aging services starts by having a more person-centered focus. One of the best ways to change our focus is by changing the language we use. WORDS MATTER. Here is a [...]
Many people use the term “elderly” to refer to an older person. “Elderly” is defined as “rather old” or “old-fashioned.” Synonyms for elderly include “aged,” “ancient,” “geriatric,” [...]
As healthcare professionals we are rightfully proud of the work we do for the people we serve. The medical traditionally refers to those we serve as “patients.” “Medical” is defined as [...]
When people hear about Person-Centered Care, they say, “Of course! That’s what we all want for our loved ones and ourselves!” Or they say, “We already focus on the person, so we’re already [...]
Palliative care is defined as, “specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on providing patients with relief from symptoms, pain and stress of [...]
