Summary: <br> CU on the Air examines the many facets and concerns of aging with <a href="https://www.uccs.edu/psych/sara_qualls-x46008.html">Sara Honn Qualls</a>, professor of psychology, Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Studies and director of the <a href="https://www.uccs.edu/healthcircle/aging-center.html">Aging Center</a> and the <a href="https://www.uccs.edu/geron/index.html">Gerontology Center</a> at the <a href="https://www.uccs.edu">University of Colorado Colorado Springs</a>. Host Ken McConnellogue talks with Dr. Qualls about:<br> <br> * Services available through UCCS and its community partners to aging citizens and their families, such as:<br> <br> * Baseline and advanced neurological screenings.<br> * Aging families and caregiver workshops and coaching.<br> * Support groups.<br> <br> <br> * The benefits and disadvantages of increased cultural awareness on aging:<br> <br> * More research and resources available to assist the aging.<br> * The fear of dementia and memory loss creating fear and anxiety.<br> <br> <br> * What’s normal in aging and what isn’t.<br> * Social isolation in aging versus finding and maintaining meaning in life.<br> * Dialogue between the caregiver and the care recipient to be partners in care.<br> * A grant on studying the use of marijuana in aging populations.<br> * Planning ahead.<br> * Building assisted living communities around meaningful activities that boost seniors’ strength and mobility.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.cu.edu/article/uccs-certificate-educates-individuals-who-care-elderly">Learn about becoming certified in elder care. </a><br>
