Returning guest Andre Gregory talks senior centers, programs, and engaging older adults. May is Older Americans Month and the theme this year is Powered By Connection. To recognize seniors this year, the Administration on Community Living lists several resources available to older adults and caregivers to help combat social isolation. This 110 year old gentleman from New Jersey is disease-free, lives independently, and continues to drive. Find out his secrets to longevity!
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.
