Scripps eNews | Fall 2021
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Scripps Study Finds Ohio Leads the Nation in Generating Local Funds to Support In-home Services for Older People
A recent study funded by the RRF Foundation for Aging and conducted by Scripps found Ohio leads the nation in expanding the availability of in-home services to older individuals through locally funded initiatives.
Staff Updates
Dr. Leah Janssen joined us as the Assistant Director for Academic Programs and Research Support on July 12.
Opening Minds through Art selected for 2021 Maude’s Award for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care
Maude’s Awards recognize programs and projects of excellence that enrich the quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers.
Virtual Open House Scheduled in November
Are you or someone you know interested in gerontology? The Department of Sociology & Gerontology in partnership with Scripps Gerontology Center invites you to a virtual open house to learn more about Miami University graduate programs in gerontology!
Dr. Phyllis Cummins Joins Looking Forward Our Way Podcast for episode
Lifelong learning and the power of learning is key to an individual's success in the workplace. So when education barriers for adult students and job seekers exist, we all lose.
Dr. Elizabeth "Like" Lokon and Opening Minds Through Art Featured in Encore.org Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows
Dr. Lokon has been named one of Encore.org's Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows for her work developing a dementia-friendly app that fosters intergenerational friendship through simultaneous art-making over video chat.
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