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Have you heard of the Georgia Gerontology Society but don’t really know what it is? Are you interested in becoming a member but want to learn more about GGS? Are you a member but don’t know much about the history of GGS? Since 1955, GGS has been a tradition for professionals in aging as a membership organization of people with a common interest in the field of aging. As we celebrate our 65th Anniversary, we invite you to join us as we look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going

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Cooped Up During COVID-19: How Older Adults Are Managing, & How We Can Help

Since March 2020, many older adults have been adhering to the CDC recommendations to shelter in place and socially distance, and so many have been at home with minimal outside contact for an extended period of time. This webinar will address how older adults have been managing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The presenter will summarize recent research results on how older adults are coping with the extended distancing. We’ll focus in particular on loneliness and social isolation, and discuss the impact of loneliness on mental and physical health. Finally, the webinar will highlight some interventions and existing community efforts. Resources and links will be provided.

Presenter:
Kerstin Gerst Emerson, PhD, is a clinical associate professor at the University of Georgia’s Institute of Gerontology. She has a strong academic background in aging research, holding both a Masters and a PhD in gerontology. Her research focuses on minority aging issues as well as loneliness among older adults. She is passionate about teaching, and has been teaching undergraduate and graduate students about gerontology for over a decade.

Free for GGS Members | $10 for Non-Members

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