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Gerontology
Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological,
sociological and spiritual aspects of aging. I am
currently completing my Masters of Science in Gerontology at
Virginia Commonwealth University with an anticipated graduation
date of December, 2011.
I am also serving as the Department of Gerontology's Director of
Professional and Community Development. This has been an
amazing opportunity to not only work on my course studies but to
see "Gerontologists In Action." Following is just a
snapshot of events in which I have been pleased to participate
over the last two years.
2010
Sunday, August 29th marked a multi-cultural and
multi-generational milestone for the Central Virginia aging LGBT
community. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of, among many
others, the VCU Department of Gerontology, the Gay Community
Center of Richmond, and the Richmond Triangle Players, the
Virginia Premiere of Director Stu Maddux’s “Gen Silent” was an
overwhelming success. With the 4:00 pm show a sell out and the
7:00 pm show not terribly far behind, both audiences enjoyed the
63-minute documentary which follows 6 stories of LGBT seniors
who are afraid of aging into the current healthcare system for
fear of apathy, discrimination, and even abuse.
Director Stu Maddux and Executive Producer Barrie Atkin were on
hand for both shows, from California and Massachusetts
respectively, to shed light onto the reasons for their
involvement in the project and plans for future premieres. Both
Maddux and Atkin were very pleased with the Richmond premiere
and commended the efforts that went into producing the event,
which raised nearly $7000 for the documentary and the Gay
Community Center of Richmond.
Future programming is being planned, including the development of
a local SAGE chapter (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual & Transgender Elders) through the Gay Community Center
of Richmond. The VCU Department of Gerontology also remains
committed to the development of person-centered curriculum that
explores cultural competence and sensitivity for minority and
disenfranchised aging populations. For more information on Gen
Silent, please visit
www.gensilent.com. For more information on SAGE programming
in Richmond, please visit
www.gayrichmond.com. To contact Jay White, please visit
www.wordmarketingva.com.
August 29th, 2010
Gen Silent's Richmond Premiere
Presented by:
Click
here for the documentary preview
Click
here for
biographies
of the "Gen Silent" Cast and Crew
Click
here
to download the
Sponsorship Packet
Click
here to make a
contribution toward the documentary and the development of
programs targeting the aging GLBTQ population throughout the
Richmond Region.
Click
here to purchase
tickets
General Admission: $25
Students/Seniors: $15
Special thanks to our
patrons and sponsors
2012
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