On this page you will find Blog Post 1 – The Meaning of Growing Old
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One thing I would like to share about myself is that I recently became interested in older adults and aging. My grandfather is a veteran and has told me his experience with veteran affairs, which intrigued me about aging. My experience with older adults is very mixed....
Reflecting on Aging
Hello everyone! My name is Shaiquetta, but I usually go by Shai (Shy). I am originally from Tuskegee, Alabama, but I have lived in Georgia for the last seven years. I am the second oldest of eight children. I am the first of my siblings to attend college. I was raised...
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Hey classmates, it's great to see some familiar faces from previous courses, and I wish everyone a successful semester. I am a social work major. This is my senior year, so I am thrilled to be completing my bachelor's degree journey! I am a 22-year-old...
Blog Post 1- Introductions and the Meaning of Aging
Hello everyone! My name is Gianna and I am a second year full-time MSW student. I am originally from Southern California and have lived in Fayetteville, Georgia for almost a year. I have some experience working with older adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and...
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Hello everyone, My name is Anjolie Dobbs, and I’m excited to be a part of this class. One thing I’d like to share about myself is that I love reading, crafting, and spending time with my family. I’ve always felt a natural draw to caring for others, and I’m...
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Hi, my name is Kandice Dinkins and I am a senior at GSU in social work. I love to read, paint and exercise outside of school. I want to answer each question in my own view and I hope this give you guys, who are reading my post, an insight to how I view aging. What is...
What Does the Future Hold?
Hi everyone, my name is Elaine. I have lived in Georgia for almost 30 years and am originally from the north shore of Massachusetts. I have lived different places, with Hawaii being my favorite. I love to swim and go to the ocean as much I can. I have worked with...
Introduction and the Meaning of Aging
Hi! I’m Mary, and I’m a second-year Master’s student in Gerontology. I’m passionate about helping older adults, particularly those with dementia, and much of my academic focus is centered around this area. While my personal experience with older adults is mainly...
Older Adulthood: Decline or Redesign?
My name is Kacey Wright, and this is my first semester here at GSU. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) transitioning into the field of social work. Much of my background is in pediatrics and school-based therapy, but moving to Georgia forced a...
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Hello everyone! My name is Elvira, and I am a junior pursuing a degree in social work. I am a first-generation American born into a family of refugees, and because of that, I grew up helping older adults in my community who faced language barriers navigate important...