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VCU Gerontology Community and Continuing Education is very excited to share that we are merging social media efforts with VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging. Our commitment to equipping and affirming the eldercare workforce remains as we integrate into the broader goals of our organization. We look forward to continuing to provide the impactful, educational offerings we always have, with even more opportunities. We invite you to please visit, follow, and like the VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging Facebook and LinkedIn ASAP to continue receiving important updates from all of us!"We are looking forward to continuing our learning journey with you!

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VCU Gerontology

🔥 Our recent conference included a burnout survey to attendees, and the results are in: they're alarming but not surprising. Here's a breakdown:
- 10% enjoy work with no burnout symptoms
- 41% experience occasional stress
- 36% are definitely burning out with one or more symptoms
- 4% feel a lot of frustration at work, with persistent burnout feelings
- 9% are completely burned out. It's clear that validation and support tools are crucial.

🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten.

This , meet Ted Pouliot, who, at 90, continues to volunteer weekly at House of Charity, helping people access essential services. His dedication, spanning decades, embodies the power of service and compassion.
👉 Read the full article >> https://loom.ly/J0FYEpk
Let's celebrate his lifetime of kindness and generosity! 🌟

Self-care isn't selfish; it's revolutionary. As Audre Lorde wisely said, 'Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.'

During our spring conference, we emphasized the significance of activities programs for older adults to boost their social engagement. Social isolation presents severe health risks for millions of older adults, including elevated blood pressure and heightened stroke risk. This , prioritize connections for improved health.

Burnout is a reminder that we're human, not machines. It's okay to take breaks, seek support, and prioritize self-care. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. We're here to support each other through the highs and lows.

DID YOU KNOW?
The term Compassion fatigue was Introduced into the literature by a nurse and researcher named Carla Joinson in 1992, and was further developed and expanded upon by Charles Figley in 1995. CF is the multidimensional exhaustion that occurs from the energy required to provide a compassionate response, and the need for continuous action to relieve or reduce the suffering of others.

👉 Join us for a further discussion on this very topic at our upcoming conference on May 15th: tinyrul.com/beyond-burnout

With tomorrows upcoming conference we want to leave you with some "food for thought from our speakers."

1️⃣ On moral repair: "Moral repair is the process of moving from the situation of loss and damage to a situation where some degree of stability in moral relations is regained” (Margaret Urban Walker, American philosopher and academic).

2️⃣ On self care: "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare." (Audre Lorde, American writer, professor, philosopher, intersectional feminist, poet and civil rights activist )

3️⃣ On resilience and awareness of macro-level influence: “If you aren’t recognizing your own humanity and your own preciousness, and your own individual divinity, then of course it is not going to horrify you when the divinity, preciousness and humanities of other people is being eliminated and diminished”. (Amanda Doyle, attorney, a human rights advocate, podcaster)

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1️⃣ Don't miss our summer conference on May 15th! Register now at tinyurl.com/beyond-burnout
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