Senior News has been buzzing very loud lately!! Its August the 1st and today is the first day of MedicAlert Awareness Month, where we recognize the importance of medical alert accessories and devices. Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion is in the news for her role in supporting Houston seniors who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. The California Department of Aging has announced round #2 of $35 million grant to support adult day program providers.
An Ohio native, Adrianne D. Jones is a gerontologist, servant leader, and Chief Executive Officer of Senior Resources and Consulting Services, LLC. She is the creator and host of the “GERO-Juice”, the nation’s #1 senior-focused radio program on Atlanta’s WAEC 860 AM station. Ms. Jones is also an adjunct professor at Clark Atlanta University, where she has designed courses to introduce students to the field of gerontology through a biopsychosocial lens. Additionally, Ms. Jones is the director of public relations for ALTER, a program to educate and create African American dementia-friendly faith communities, and active board member for SageNavigator, Inc., an organization with a mission to advocate and assist seniors and differently-abled adults in navigating their communities for readily-available resources. Ms. Jones has authored two books: Quick Tips On Choosing the Right Homecare Agency and Basic HomeCare Marketing Tips.
