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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.
VCU’s Annie Rhodes champions dementia care improvements in Virginia
For Annie Rhodes, Ph.D., what started as a side project during her doctoral studies at VCU has blossomed into a statewide tool that’s reshaping how Virginia tracks and supports individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers.
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Inspira Advantage interview with Jennifer M. Yañez Pryor, M.A., M.S., LALFA, Gerontology Graduate Program Director
Inspira Advantage recently interviewed Jennifer M. Yañez Pryor, M.A, M.S., LALFA, Virginia Commonwealth University Gerontology Graduate Program Director to discuss why VCU Gerontology's program stands out from the competition and which qualities students can build during the gerontology program at VCU.
Timeless Newtown: Embracing every generation
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., chair and professor of VCU Department of Gerontology and executive director of Virginia Center on Aging, has been invited to speak about her book “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It” as part of town wide read in Newtown, CT.
Interdepartment collaboration expands student perspective on aging and care
A collaboration between the Radiology Sciences’ Timmerie Cohen, Ph.D. and Gerontology’s Jenny Inker, Ph.D. is examining and hopes to ultimately shift the attitudes of Radiation Sciences students toward aging and older adults. Their work represents some of the first research to directly address ageism across health care professions.
Corporate gift expands community health and student education
A generous $100,000 gift from Genworth is supporting both VCU’s Mobile Health and Wellness Program and the Department of Gerontology’s mentored internship track—expanding community health outreach while empowering students with hands‑on experience in senior care leadership.
Working later in life a ‘lifesaver’ for some, a drag for others
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., chair and professor of Gerontology and executive director of the Virginia Center on Aging, recently was quoted in a Washington Post article about working later in life.
100 People to Meet in 2025: Impact Makers - Meet Annie Rhodes
Annie Rhodes is the Director of the Virginia Memory Project and has been named one of 100 people to meet in 2025!
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Making the holidays inclusive for loved ones experiencing cognitive decline
Recognizing how difficult the holiday season can be, VCU gerontology experts share ways to support older adults and their caregivers.
VCoA awarded new ACL Grant: Greater Richmond Elder Justice Shelter
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has awarded $2.8 million in funding through its Elder Justice Innovation Grants Program.
VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging releases free trauma-informed care resource
VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging recently released their ground-breaking trauma-informed care toolkit, a no-cost online resource for nursing home communities that is the first of its kind nationally.
