Written by Anna Guest 
Intergenerational Gifts: Higher Education and Healthy Aging Initiatives
Tuesday December 12, 2023
Intergenerational Gifts: Higher Education and Healthy Aging Initiatives.
Colleges and universities across Northern New England are getting involved and making important contributions to how we age in our communities. Hear from a variety of higher education institutions about how they bring students and older adults together to learn from each other. Featured initiatives include friendly-visitor programs, social work programs designed to address workforce challenges, and community-based wellness events.
Presenters
Sara Levesque, MSW Intern
The Center on Aging at University of Vermont (UVM) & UVM Medical Center; Neurology Department
Gloria DiFulvio, PhD, MPH
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Jason Adour, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Founder & President, Maine Strong Balance Centers
Marguerite Corvini, EdD, MSW
Director, Center for Digital Health Innovation (formerly Telehealth Practice Center), Social Work Adjunct Professor