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Meet Brittany! Brittany is pursuing a dual degree: a Certificate in Aging Studies and a PharmD. Want to learn more about VCU Gerontology and our dual certificate program? Learn more here: ow.ly/k1sj50Q08w1

Our CIRCAA program held its Fall retreat at the Norfolk Hilton the Main. We had two FULL and FUN days of learning about interprofessional geriatrics care and quality improvement. Learn more about this program here: ow.ly/S2CP50Q0bzZ

The Fall 2023 Issue of Age in Action is now available! It features a case study on adult day centers, VCoA's new research and issue briefs, 2023 GTE award recipients, the ARDRAF request for proposals, and more. Visit ow.ly/K2la50Qa4lu to read.

The Virginia Geriatric Education Center was well-represented at the GWEP Coordinating Center Marketplace at GSA '23! Learn more about the VGEC's work to train and better equip our geriatrics workforce here: ow.ly/uRRw50Qa4HS

Meet Jessie Marble! Jessie is pursuing a Master of Science in Gerontology, specializing in Assisted Living Administration. Learn more about our NAB-accredited ALA program here: ow.ly/cZ2M50Qa5kp

Did you know your address has a major impact on your longevity? A new VCU study illustrates how five miles can mean a 20-year gap in life expectancy. Read more about the "sea of disparity" that exists in Virginia's capital city here: ow.ly/2FMI50Qa4rK

We are thrilled to share that The Virginia Memory Project has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Memory Care Award by Insight Memory Care. Read the official announcement here: ow.ly/ij4a50Qa4xa

Dr. Annie Rhodes represented The Virginia Memory Project at the annual 2023 Gerontological Society of America conference.

Today is the 20th anniversary of the ribbon-cutting for the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield. The first 18 classes were held for 61 charter members. Today, hundreds of courses are offered each session to over 1,000 members. Learn more at llichesterfield.org

We are now accepting letters of intent for the 2024-2025 Alzheimer's and Related Diseases Research Award Fund (ARDRAF) cycle! Letters of intent are due February 2, 2024. For more information on funding guidelines and deadlines, visit go.vcu.edu/ardraf.

There is still time to register for TODAY's Winter Conference on Person-Centered Care. We are so excited to welcome over 300 learners to this event. We hope you can join us! Keep an eye out for an exciting year of training events in 2024!

Mark your calendars now! VCPEA is thrilled to announce its 28th Annual Conference date and location: May 15 - 17, in Newport News, VA. Learn more by clicking here: vcpea.org/conference

We're growing! Please join us in our work to make Virginia a place where its people can thrive at every age. Learn more here: ow.ly/jzv250Qj8NI

The December issue of the Virginia Geriatric Education Center's DEI newsletter is now available! Click to learn more about human rights and ageism. ow.ly/tj4P50QikwH

Our VCU Gerontology faculty were well-represented at the #VCU December #Commencement! Special shout-out to Dr. Marrs, who hooded her first graduate of the VCU Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences. Congratulations, Dr. Marrs and Dr. Sherwood, and to all the new #VCUalumni

Meet Megan! Megan is pursuing a Master of Science in Gerontology through the Accelerated Bachelor to Master's program in partnership with the Sociology Department. Learn more about the Accelerated Master's program here: gerontology.chp.vcu.edu/degree-program…

We are excited to see what our beloved intern, Lesly, does next! Check out this lovely #VCUnews article about her future plans as well as her immense admiration of elders: news.vcu.edu/article/2023/1…

Thanks to everyone who could join us for an end-of-semester celebration! We hope everyone enjoys a lovely, restful break before classes begin again in January. See you in 2024!

#ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): news.vcu.edu/article/2023/1…

The Winter 2024 issue of Age in Action is now available. This issue includes: updates from VCoA, VCU Gerontology, DARS, the Virginia Memory Project, & VirginiaNavigator; Virginia Dementia Plan 2024-2027, ARDRAF call for proposals, & more. Read it here: ow.ly/FASP50QAIAi