Georgia State University Gerontology Institute celebrates its 50th birthday. Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan, professor and director of the GSU Gerontology Institute gives the 411 on how listeners can support the program. Halloween is right around the corner, and while many parents and grandparents may hit the streets with the candy snagglers, some seniors will be inside handing out candy. Here are nine tips to consider to help seniors stay safe on Halloween night.
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.
