Gerontology students reimagining aging through community learning opportunities
The benefits of practicums for both students and employers were the focus of an event this week that featured a ... Full story
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Public Health grad draws on experience with grandmother for intergenerational study
Every time Gehreen Brar (BPH '24) counts to three in Punjabi — ikk, do, tinn — her beloved Indian grandmother springs to ... Full story -
Brock grad student creates grief resource for long-term care homes
Death and loss are subjects many shy away from, but supporting people through grief is a calling for Brock graduate ... Full story -
Brock graduate student immerses into Niagara community housing
Ella Laygo values community and relationship building. Now, through a partnership between Brock University and Niagara Regional Housing (NRH), the ... Full story -
Webinar to examine older adults’ experiences during COVID-19
An upcoming webinar will explore how COVID-19 continues to dramatically change the lives of older adults in numerous and complex ... Full story -
Student bursary honours life, contributions of Douglas Rapelje
Douglas Rapelje’s heart belonged to Niagara’s aging population. The passionate community supporter, who died in May at the ... Full story -
Brock research to examine location technology monitoring long-term care residents
Locating someone who lives in a long-term care facility can be challenging. Residents may not always be in their room ... Full story -
Brock mourns loss of community partner Douglas Rapelje
Douglas Rapelje, a longtime community partner, supporter and honorary degree recipient of Brock University, passed away Wednesday, May 4 at the ... Full story -
Brock’s first Master of Applied Gerontology grads aim to improve lives of older adults
Despite coming from different backgrounds, Brock’s inaugural class of Master of Applied Gerontology (MAG) graduates all have one thing ... Full story -
Interest soars as Brock launches new gerontology master’s program
As governments, health care and social service agencies continuously adapt to deal with an aging population — in the next decade, ... Full story
