Browsing author : Ayn Welleford
Dr. Welleford has taught extensively in the areas of Lifespan Development, and Developmental Gerontology, Geropsychology, as well as Ethical Decision Making and Human Values.
As Associate Professor and Gerontologist for Community Voice she currently works to make our community a great place for all people to GROW older by bridging classroom and community.
Currently, Dr. Welleford serves as co-lead of the Greater Richmond Age Wave coalition with Senior Connections, Executive Director, Dr. Thelma Watson. She has been known to say, “Let’s do something that does something.” http://agewellva.com
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Why I Love Being a Gerontologist
Posted onI am frequently asked why I became a gerontologist–that is, when I’m not being asked what in the world is a gerontologist? So, let’s first get some definitions … Read more Why I Love Being a Gerontologist
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Anticipatory Elderhood
Posted onI am on a journey. I am an elder in training. I call my journey Anticipatory Elderhood. I want to grow into a very old person. I get … Read more Anticipatory Elderhood