Loneliness and older adults. While the CDC has recommended social distancing as a key factor in “flattening the curve” of newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases, it is important to acknowledge how loneliness can quickly become an issue, particularly with older adults. According to an article published by John’s Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (YEAR), more […]
For the first time since 1917, the annual celebrations held on May 13th at the Fatima shrine will be held via broadcast due to COVID-19. According to the shrine’s website found here, the celebrations generally held on May 12th and 13th will commence with the recitation of the Rosary at 9:20 p.m., followed by the […]
Katie Garber, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, Director of Volunteer and Care Services, and volunteer members of Capitol Hill Village took time to visit with Gero@FranU and share the many benefits of being part of the village. The goal of Capitol Hill Village is to build a community that supports seniors aging on their own terms. This […]
GerontologyatFranu is proud to announce their podcast series Gero at Franu will soon be streaming for you to enjoy. Like this blog, the podcast will be a great source of information on healthy aging, and will also feature interviews with people passionate about the care and wellness of older adults. If you aren’t familiar with […]
Summertime is a time to enjoy being outdoors: Family barbeques, gardening, even a trip to the beach are all treasured summer pastimes. While you’re out having fun in the sun, don’t forget to keep yourself safe from the dangerous effects of UV rays. According to skincancer.org, 40%-50% of seniors over the age of 65 will […]
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, so take some time today to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of elder abuse and how you can report it. Elderly adults are frequently victims of abuse and neglect, often perpetrated by members of their own family. Whether the abuse is financial, physical, or even acts of neglect, […]
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16! Joe Lohman, 65, is a father of 2, grandfather of 1. Today he shares his insights on fatherhood and what being a great dad is all about. What would you say are the most challenging aspects of fatherhood? Well, we were blessed with […]
Dr. Mullins and Dr. Saunders, the M.S. in Aging and Health program at Georgetown University Chair, collaborated on reaching students in the field of aging about death and dying. Dr. Mullins held a lecture for the students in the Aging and Health program this past April. The collaborative was one of the many ways FranU […]
