Advancing Dementia Care Through Specialized Training
Committed to promoting healthy aging within the geriatric community, we are excited to introduce a series of Dementia Training & Family Workshops.
Fostering Global Perspectives in Healthcare Education
Learn about the importance of cross-cultural interactions and global experiences in our healthcare education programs at FranU. Recognizing the increasingly interconnected world we live in, we aim to equip our students with the skills needed to effectively communicate and provide care in diverse settings. This commitment to fostering a global perspective is integral to our […]
Gero’s Long Goal: Empowering Aging Individuals & Families
Explore Gero at FranU’s initiatives designed to assist aging individuals and support their families, showcasing our unwavering commitment to student education and community well-being. Our gerontology program, led by Dr. Lindsay Mullins, FNP-BC, Endowed Chair of Gerontology, is dedicated to being a trusted resource for aging care, continually adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape. At […]
The Gerontology Program at FranU Joins the AFU Network
The Gerontology Program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Joins the Age-Friendly University Global Network BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (April 23, 2024) – The Gerontology Program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Gero at FranU) is excited to announce its new partnership with the Age-Friendly University Global Network. This affiliation marks a significant milestone […]
FranU Annual Research Showcase: Gero Mentor-Mentee Projects
The Research and Scholarship Council (RSC) is excited to announce that FranU will host its annual Research and Scholarship Week from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 to highlight the various projects being conducted across the campus. This year, the scholastic event will feature three research projects from the Gerontology Healthy Aging Mentor-Mentee program. […]
Unlocking Spiritual Strengths: Healthy Aging at FranU
At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University’s Gerontology program, we promote self-discovery and holistic wellness. Central to this initiative is the groundbreaking work of Dr. Richard Johnson. Recognized as a partner in our pursuit of healthy aging, Dr. Johnson’s Spiritual Strengths Profile (SSP) offers invaluable insight and guidance. Exploring the Spiritual Strengths Profile (SSP) Origins […]
Porto Trip 2023-2024
Building upon the success of last year’s trip to Porto, where fellow FranU students explored global perspectives on aging, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming visit of Porto students to our campus. Students from Porto will soon embark on their own journey to the United States, fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration in the field […]
