A statewide agency working to protect and improve the quality of life of older Virginians. Partnerships with others have made our initiatives possible.
We are a statewide agency created by the Virginia General Assembly, with our home at Virginia Commonwealth University in the College of Health Professions. Since 1978, we have worked to protect and improve the quality of life of older Virginians. Please contact us if you wish to join us in accomplishing this work.
10/13/2023
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY: VCU College of Health Professions has been honored nationally! 👏
The College is the first and only academic unit on the VCU health sciences campus to receive the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
Full story >> https://bit.ly/3PKiuDC
Exciting Update: VCoA and VCU Gerontology are merging social media accounts! Moving forward, VCoA will be posting updates on VCU Gerontology's page. Please follow us there to continue seeing our updates: https://www.facebook.com/vcugerontology
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08/08/2023
VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Department for Social Services offer some amazing educational opportunities! Up next is "Time Management is Burnout Management: Co-Creating Community" on August 16th at 10:00 a.m. To register for this virtual conference, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m0nAUbXWRiyl03aMTUm5xQ?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2023-08-08&utm_campaign=VDSS+VCU+Gero+CCE+Fall+2023+Conference #/registration
08/04/2023
The Summer 2023 issue of Age in Action features a case study about the intersection of LGBTQ+ Aging and dementia care, the 2023-2024 ARDRAF recipient announcement, information about Virginia HEAR, and more. Read the issue here: https://vcoa.chp.vcu.edu/resources/age-in-action/
06/21/2023
Now accepting applications for our annual faculty and clinicians development program. For details, including the complete schedule and application, visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa .
03/31/2023
This 12-minute video offers information about a variety of careers in the field, as well as interviews with two emerging leaders to illustrate a day in the life of an aging services professional.
Finding Your Path in Aging Services This is "Finding Your Path in Aging Services" by LeadingAge on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
03/30/2023
Opportunities abound in senior living, assisted living, long-term care, homecare, and hospice. Explore the possibilities at https://careers.leadingagevirginia.org VCU Gerontology
03/29/2023
Careers in senior care are more diverse than you think. Whether you’re a caregiver, chef, a leader – There is a career for you in aging services! Learn More at https://leadingage.org/universities-student-portal/diverse-jobs-aging-services/ VCU Gerontology
03/28/2023
The Aging Services Sector Needs 7.9 million additional professionals by 2030- Join Us! Hear from Leaders in our Field https://www.thementorsvoice.com/ VCU Gerontology
03/27/2023
Happy Careers in Aging Week! Caregivers build strong bonds with the older adults they support. Caregiving is a career that loves you back. VCU Gerontology
03/14/2023
Careers in Aging Week is March 26–April 1. LeadingAge has created this short video that offers information about a variety of careers in the field, as well as interviews with two emerging leaders to illustrate a day in the life of an aging services professional.
Finding Your Path in Aging Services This is "Finding Your Path in Aging Services" by LeadingAge on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
02/21/2023
We are thrilled to announce VCU Gerontology has won the American Society on Aging Ageism & Culture Award for Success in Diminishing Ageism. Congratulations to the amazing faculty and staff who work to diminish ageism every day! Want to join us? visit gerontology.chp.vcu.edu for opportunities to get involved!
We are a statewide agency created by the Virginia General Assembly, with our home at Virginia Commonwealth University in the College of Health Professions. Since 1978, we have worked to protect and improve the quality of life for older Virginians. Partnerships with others have made our initiatives possible. Please contact us if you wish to join us in accomplishing this work.