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The Southern GerontologistSPRING/SUMMER 2023 I S S U E 1V O L U M E 3 0What a wonderful conference we experienced this year inNorfolk. It was a full week for me as I arrived on Monday and lefton Saturday. I saw more than 300 SGS members with smilingfaces over the course of the week, and member participation,from Tuesday’s pre-conference to the final panel discussion onSaturday, was robust. It truly took a village to make theconference such a success, and I want to especially thankAmanda James, SGS Executive Director, for all of her planningleading up to the conference, which made the week a seamlessevent. Amanda had big shoes to fill after Dr. Lee Ann Fergusonstepped down last year. Amanda was always accessible andlevel-headed during the conference, and I noticed that she wasreflectively evaluating the week as it went on and planningahead for our next conference.This year in Norfolk we focused oninterventions targeting priority populations forhealth disparities research that can lead topractice change, improve population health,and lead to better health equity. The theme forour 45th Annual Conference in Greenville,South Carolina, April 2-6, will also promotepractice change to improve individual andpopulation health and health equity byfostering more engagement in our health andaging on both an individual and a population-based level. How do we promote self-management of our health and well-being? Wewill highlight holistic evidence-basedinterventions that address health promotionand foster social support. Greenville is anespecially walkable town and the HyattRegency, the conference hotel is right at thefront door of a beautiful and historic downtownarts and crafts scene. Bring your sneakersbecause you are going to want to experienceFalls Park on the Ready Creek and explore theSwamp Rabbit Trail, and shop and dine in thecity that The New York Times calls "a nationalmodel for a pedestrian-friendly city center." Iam looking forward to seeing another 300, ormore smiling SGS faces all wearingcomfortable shoes next April. Dr. Leland "Bert: Waters

S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 2While I would normally use this opportunity tohighlight what will be included in this issue andthe latest and greatest happening in the SGScommunity, I am compelled to talk aboutanother issue that is near and dear to my heart– addressing elder abuse. Many of you may not know that earlier in mycareer, I had the pleasure of working with theForensic Special Initiatives Unit at the GeorgiaDivision of Aging. During my time with FSIU, Igot to work with multiple disciplines includinglaw enforcement and other first responders,prosecutors, Area Agencies on Aging, AdultProtective Services, Long-Term CareOmbudsman, service providers, and others aswe provided training and workedcollaboratively to develop and implementstrategies addressing the abuse of olderadults and adults with disabilities. I was able tosee laws passed that made the abuse of thispopulation a felony. I was able to see agenciesuse these laws to hold people accountable. Iwas able to see new resources put in place forvictims. It was some of the most rewardingwork I will probably ever do. I also saw andheard things that will haunt me to this day.FROM THEDESK OF THESGS EXECUTIVEDIRECTORI would like to begin by expressing my excitement to be bringing backthe Southern Gerontologist. Although we will continue sending emailsto our larger network to share information about our events, this is aplace for our members to dig deeper into the work of SGS and hearfrom our members. We want to hear from you – your thoughts on thelatest trends in gerontology, your exciting new research, your bestpractices from the field. If you would like to submit an article forconsideration in future issues, please contact me atadmin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org. .Despite the tremendous progress I saw inGeorgia, the fight continues, and it requires usall. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD)is observed on June 15th of each year. It waslaunched by the International Network for thePrevention of Elder Abuse and the World HealthOrganization at the United Nations. Thepurpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunityfor communities around the world to promote abetter understanding of abuse and neglect ofolder persons by raising awareness of thecultural, social, economic, and demographicprocesses affecting elder abuse and neglect.

I invite everyone to take time to visit the USC Center forElder Justice WEADD website and peruse the numerousresources on how you can become involved. I would like tohighlight one resource to get you started:The WEADD Action Guide - This current edition of the actionguide brings into focus the issue of ageism in the context ofelder abuse. SGS is committed to bringing awareness toageism and the SGS Encore Committee is taking the lead.You will hear more about their plans in this issue, but Iencourage you to educate yourself on ageism in the contextof elder abuse. The guide also includes ideas for ways tocommemorate WEAAD, both in-person and virtually, offersconsiderations for increasing accessibility in your events,and provides more tools for your WEAAD outreach. S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 3Amanda James and Pat KingWhile at FSIU, I had the privilege ofworking with Pat King, a tremendousadvocate for fighting elder abuse.She would not take no for an answerand was committed to doingwhatever she could to further thiscause. She passed away in 2021, buther legacy lives on in the work that iscontinuing to happen in Georgia andacross the country. I will always beinspired by my time with her andcommitted to bringing awareness tothese issues. Please join me in thisfight by educating yourself andothers this June 15th. You can also search for elder justice groups and organizations here on the Elder Justice Locator. Iencourage you to sign up for alerts or get more involved with an organization in your state or at thenational level. Pat King

In April 2023, attendees joined together to share the latest in aging research and bestpractices, network with colleagues across the region and beyond, and enjoy thebeautiful setting of Norfolk, VA.We received 322 registrations and had at least 45 additional attendees whoparticipated as presenters only, exhibitors only, companions, and guests. Thisconference saw the highest attendance since the 2018 joint SGS/GGS conference andthe highest SGS stand alone conference attendance in decades.In addition to great attendance, this year's Annual Meeting & Conference also receivedgreat reviews! S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 4ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE RECAPIt was the best conference that I've everbeen to! I thoroughly enjoyed thepresentations, the networking, thewonderful food, and opportunities toexplore Norfolk.These sessions exposed me to thevarious ways and forms ofconducting research in the carework space and how to achieve notjust high-quality research resultsbut how to further apply thoseresults to make an impact in thelife of an older adult or a residentin a long-term care setting.Among decades of SGSConferences I've attended,this was absolutely one ofthe best. From the qualityand pacing of the program tothe fun location to theexcellent hotel and food...ittruly made for an enjoyableexperience.

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S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 62023 SGS AWARD WINNERS2023 GRITS AWARDSAlthea Taylor JonesNot PicturedShirley TravisJim McAuley2023 BEST PRACTICES AWARDSJoyful Voices ChorusNOT PICTUREDWellspring Solutions, LLC2023 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPTRAVEL AWARDSAlfred BoakyeGretchen TuckerKarah Alexander 2023 STUDENT POSTER AWARDS1st Place - Emerald Gibbs2nd Place - Victoria Helmly (Not Pictured)3rd Place Tie - Jessica YaukAlfred Boakye

S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 72023 SGS AWARD WINNERS2023 APPLIEDGERONTOLOGISTAWARDJenny Inker2023 GORDANSTREIB ACADEMICGERONTOLOGISTAWARDSJulie RobisonMolly Perkins 2023 RHODA L.JENNINGS OLDERADVOCATEAWARDWilliam S. Massey2023 VICTOR MARSHALL FELLOWSDenise Butler, Jan Wassel, Alexis Bender, Ed RosenbergNOT PICTURED2023 MEDIA AWARDThe CaregiverCommunity PodcastFrances Hall,ACAPcommunity

S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 82023 SERVICE ACTIVITYFor several years, SGS has been workingtowards a Day of Service as part of the SGSAnnual Meeting & Conference. This year, wewere thrilled to partner with SPINCLUSION.SPINCLUSION is the Hampton Roads affiliateof the global Cycling Without Age program.They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organizationformed in partnership with Bike Norfolk that isrun by volunteers and provides bicycle rides toseniors, veterans, and people with disabilitiesin the Hampton Roads community whowouldn't be able to do so on their own. All ridesare free and led by trained pilots in variousareas of the community. As part of our service project, we invitedconference attendees, SGS members, ourbroader aging network, and members of theNorfolk community to consider making adonation to SPINCLUSION to assist in thepurchase of another bike. This will allow themto provide more rides. SGS will be providing a$820 donation to SPINCLUSION. In addition to raising funds, we also wanted tohelp inform older adults in the Norfolkcommunity about the wonderful work beingdone by SPINCLUSION. Below are some photosfrom our Stroll – Roll – Socialize event on April15th at Neptune’s Fury Café & Roastery. Welook forward to partnering with other nonprofitsin our host cities for years to come. A specialthank you to our community partners:SPINCLUSION, Neptune's Fury Café & Roastery,the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation, BikeNorfolk, Pedego Electric Bikes, and OldDominion University. This effort wascoordinated by the Victor Marshall Fellows. theEncore Committee, and the Student/EarlyCareer Committee

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Making the Most of Your MembershipContribute to the Southern GerontologistS P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 10Please send your professional accomplishments (i.e. promotions, job changes, awards, grantwork, scholarships, graduation notices) and newsworthy personal events such as weddings,anniversaries, births, etc. Have you published a video, article, or podcast you would like to have liked into the newsletter?We can do that! Just send us a link to the material and a description, along with any informationyou need us to include to help promote the great things you are working on!Also, we would like to remember those who have been influential to SGS. Should you know ofanyone who may have passed away, please let us know. We welcome the opportunity to publish"In Memoriams" written on the behalf of SGS members who are no longer with us. And if you need to brag on one of your fellow members, that's okay too! If you have any upcoming events you'd like other members to put on their calendars, please besure to send the dates and details!SGS is excited to bring back the Southern Gerontologist to our membership. Our next issue will bereleased in the fall, and we invite SGS members to submit articles on issues. What's New(s)?Please limit articles to 250 words with no more than two photos. Send content to Amanda Jamesat admin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org.Are you currently on a SGS committee? Joining a committee is one of the best ways to influencethe work of SGS and meet other SGS members. You can read about all of our committees athttps://southerngerontologicalsociety.org/committees.html. Did you know that all SGS members have access to our Member Directory? The Directory can be awonderful tool for networking with other members, looking for resources, and identifying potentialmentors. In order for our Directory to serve its purpose, we need all members to make sure theirprofile includes helpful information. Our SGS Member Directory Profile Guide guide will walk youthrough how to update your profile as well as suggested items to include. If you would like helpupdating your profile, please reach out to Amanda James atadmin@southerngerontologicalsociety.org. Join a CommitteeUpdate Your Profile

What's On The Horizon for SGSSGS Supports Two New ProjectsS P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 11SGS is excited to be partnering on two wonderful projects over the next year. Atención y Apoyo a la Demencia; Adaptation of Culture and Ethnicity-Specific CaregiverGuides for Black and Hispanic/Latinx FamiliesThe guiding purpose of this project is to adapt illustrated and compassionate culture- andethnicity-specific caregiver guides for use by family youth and older caregivers who are Black,Hispanic/Latinx and especially, those groups of immigrants most likely to seek direct care work inhealth.Partner Organization: University of North Carolina at CharlotteSupported by the SGS Development CommitteeEnhancing Health and Well-Being over the Life Course by Promoting Positive Views of Agingamong Young Children in the SouthThe purpose of this project is to provide preschool through second grade (pk-2) teachers withevidence-based educational materials related to aging (and centenarians in particular) with thegoal of promoting positive views of aging among teachers and students.Partner Organization: University of North Carolina at WilmingtonSupported by the SGS Gerontological Education Committee

What's On The Horizon for SGSS P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 12Developed by VCU Gerontology, SGS shared guidelines with the presenters at our 2023 AnnualMeeting & Conference on How to Avoid Ageism in Your Presentations and Publications. The SGSEncore Committee has determined that they will continue this conversation and look for additionalopportunities to address this important issue within the work of SGS. The Committee is currently inthe process of planning a webinar in October to support Ageism Awareness Day.We invite you to read these remarks from Dr. Stephen Marson, a member of the SGS EncoreCommittee and learn from his first hand account. Please stay tuned for ways to engage with us onthis issue. SGS Encore Committee Seeks to Address AgeismJust prior to my retirement, I began reflecting on my experience and working with nursinghome staff. The most annoying and reoccurring experience I observed was the manner inwhich some staff, including professionals, speak to residents. I found it irritating when Iobserved some staff speak to residents in a baby-like manner. It was irritating, but I did notknow how to articulate my reaction. As a result, I studied it, and made a presentation of myfindings at the 2013 SGS conference. Eventually, this paper was published: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277711094_Goffman_and_the_Infantilization_of_Elderly_Persons_A_Theory_in_Development#fullTextFileContent This theoretical excursion into the infantilization of elders emerged into my analysis onelder suicide. Elder suicide was also a presentation at an SGS conference. The harmfuleffects of infantilization became more and more transparent to me. It propelled me tohave a face-to-face conference with the North Carolina administrative head for AdultProtective Services. I spoke about the grotesque problems of infantilization within thecontext of unintentional abuse at nursing homes. The reply I received from thisadministrative head was that speaking to elders in an infantile manner is a sign ofendearment and facilitates relationship building. I was absolutely dumbfounded when Iheard her response. It was a response by a long-time leader in gerontological services whoadvocated for treating elderly in an infantile manner. Frankly, I felt sick when I left heroffice.

What's On The Horizon for SGSIn my study of elder suicide, I found that infantilization is one of the elements that propelselders to contemplate suicide. The relationship between infantilization and suicide isaddressed in my presentation at SGS and in my book. A closely related and unsavory event of ageism relates to application of a research grantfor my suicide research. I work closely with our grants department in order to get funds fora sample size to assess suicidal ideation among elders. I, of course, went through all theappropriate IRB channels within my university. Both the director of our grants departmentand I were dumbfounded when we received that reply from the granting foundation. Theletter we received was hostile, stating that the funders were shocked that our IRB wouldendorse a research project that addressed death and suicide with elderly subjects. Thefunders insisted that elderly populations were too fragile to think about death and suicide. The incidences with the head of Adult Protective Services and the foundation for suicideresearch demonstrates how ageism has been institutionalized within our social structure.In both cases, I was dumbfounded to learn how people who should know better - don't.S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 13

course) age, and growing political and cultural divisions resulting in new skepticism toward scienceand research. In the context of these societal shifts, JAG also underwent significant growth,resulting from the dedication and hard work of a strong and diverse team whose efforts I am sopleased to recognize in this farewell editorial.I must start by recognizing the nine preceding JAG editors who set this journal on its path ofcontinuing success, especially Malcolm Cutchin who first invited me to join the Editorial Board in2007, and Joe Gaugler who recruited and coached me through my early years as Editor-in-Chief(see https://journals.sagepub.com/editorial-board/JAG for full editorial team roster). Next, I extendmy enduring thanks to JAG’s two Managing Editors, Kaleigh Ligus followed by Christine Bailey, whooperated the day-to-day editorial machine, finding reviewers, responding to author and reviewerqueries, consulting with Editorial Board members, managing the busy email inbox, and training andsupporting the Associate Editors. As article submissions rose, six Associate Editors joined the JAGteam, managing all aspects of assigned articles, diligently inviting reviewers, providing detailedfeedback to authors and to me, and maintaining a cohesive editorial experience for JAG authorsdespite the multiple editorial voices now involved. Book Editors Keith Anderson and newlyappointed Ellen Brown coordinated with publishers and volunteer book reviewers to producethoughtful and timely reflections on new books for educators, practitioners and researchers.Members of the Editorial Board, Statistical Advisors (newly formed in 2021), Guest Editors andhundreds of scholars of applied gerontology dedicated their time as advisors and reviewers:essential, selfless, and under-recognized work that is the lynchpin enabling publication of highquality, clearly presented research. Meanwhile, our partners at Sage Publishing provided theindustry expertise and technological platform to keep the whole enterprise humming! Over 6 years,we worked with four excellent endlessly responsive Publishing Editors, two Sage peer reviewteams who screened every submission for required elements, and numerous Production Editorswho brought accepted articles through to their final publication. S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 14This July 2023 issue of Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) marks myfinal month as Editor-in-Chief. Editing JAG has provided me theopportunity to vastly expand my knowledge, scholarship, andprofessional and personal relationships. The past 6 years witnessedmomentous changes globally which had profound effects on older adults,notably the COVID-19 pandemic, increased awareness of inequities dueto race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, ability, and (of Julie Robison, PhD

Finally, I am exceedingly grateful to Southern Gerontological Society (SGS) executive directorsLeeAnn Ferguson and Amanda James, and all the SGS officers, board, and committee members,particularly of the Publications Committee, who entrusted me as the Editor of the Society’ssponsored journal. These colleagues warmly welcomed three New Englanders into the SGS family,provided suggestions and feedback in innumerable formal and informal meetings, supportedchanges to accommodate the journal’s growth, and always respected our editorial freedom.Reflecting on JAG’s growth since 2017 brings me such pride! We’ve had a consistent rise in ImpactFactor and Altmetric scores, and explosive increases in numbers of article submissions,downloads, and citations. Even the physical size and shape of the journal grew, allowing more spacein each issue and better graphic display of tables and figures to improve readability. We no longerhave a backlog. Accepted articles are published in their permanent print issue within 5 months. Wehave also expanded reader access to journal content in multiple ways, increasing open accessarticles, featuring author podcasts and Sage Perspectives blogs on the JAG website(https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jag), and curating a COVID-19 special collection with over 60articles to date. Each year we worked with guest editors to publish Special Issues, initially selectingfrom articles waiting for publication in the Online First queue and culminating with two robust 2023Special Issues with articles responding to calls for submissions on critically important topics: thehome care workforce (April) and ageism (June).S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 15I am so pleased to introduce Journal of Applied Gerontology’s nextEditor-in-Chief, Debra Dobbs, a renowned applied gerontologyresearcher at the University of South Florida (USF) and a highlyexperienced editor. Dr. Dobbs’ numerous areas of researchexpertise include end of life, hospice and palliative care, dementiaand disaster preparedness; she is skilled in quantitative, qualitativeand mixed-methods research. Dr. Dobbs directs the USF PhD inAging Studies, and currently chairs the Gerontological Society ofAmerica Social Research, Policy and Practice section. She has beenreviewing articles for gerontology journals for over 20 years,serving on several editorial boards, and is the outgoing editor ofGerontology and Geriatric Medicine (GGM), JAG’s partner openaccess journal. In her GGM Editor capacity, Debra Dobbs, PhDDr. Dobbs has participated in the SGS Publications Committee since 2017, providing her withstrong historical knowledge of JAG’s inner workings. As I join my predecessor Honorary Editors-in-Chief and return to the Editorial Board, I am excited to watch Dr. Dobbs, with assistance from newManaging Editor Jessica Yauk, lead JAG into a new era, continuing to expand our mission topromote excellent gerontological research with clear and compelling applications to policy andpractice.

P A G E 1 6 A Supplement of the Southern Gerontologist provided by the Student and Early Career CommitteeKarah Alexander, Emory UniversityJoy Birabwa, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Yun-Zih Chen, University of Maryland Baltimore and Baltimore CountyReese Frederickson, Clemson UniversityGinger Heidbreder, Georgia State UniversityJaylah James, North Carolina A&T State University, University of Minnesota Sydney Jatio, Clemson UniversityChanel Reid, Georgia State UniversityDesiree Sied, Georgetown University School of Medicine Gretchen Tucker, University of Maryland Baltimore and Baltimore County Lauren Zink, Clemson UniversityBrian Battle, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAlfred Boakye, Georgia State UniversityGretchen Tucker, University of Maryland Baltimore and Baltimore CountyTaylor Everly, Mercer UniversityEmerald Gibbs, Georgia State UniversityJanelle Gore, Emory UniversityVictoria Helmly, Georgia State UniversityRachel Scrivano, The Ohio State UniversityMin Kyoung Park, University of Maryland Baltimore and Baltimore County Best Practices PresentationKhushbu Patel, Virginia Tech Wellness WorkshopDeneisha Scott-Poe, Virginia Tech Wellness Workshop Taylor Everly, Mercer University Encore/Student and Early Career Committee Spotlight SessionHighlight of SGS Student Member Work: We want to recognize and congratulate all SGS student members for their hard work and effortput forth for the conference. Students with Paper Sessions: Students with Poster Sessions: Students with Other Presentations:

P A G E 1 7 Brian BattleAlfred BoakyeRachel ScrivanoVictoria HelmlyYun-Zih ChenMy first time at the SGS conference was such ablast! Everyone was so welcoming, and theposter session was a great opportunity to talkto other in the gerontology world about myresearch. It was also great to have a studentmixer to allow the students to get together andexplore the wonderful and nearby attractions. - Taylor Everly- I attended the SGS conference for the first timeand had a great time. Being around so many like-minded individuals and organizations makingchanges in the older population was such a rush. Ipresented a poster at conference and receivedsuch positive feedback that I will take going forwardin my academic and professional career. - Morgan Alexander Attending the SGS 44th Meeting & Conferencewas informative and inspirational. It was anempowering, safe space to present my researchtopic of social isolation, loneliness, depression,and suicide desire that impact the older adults. Iam looking forward to next year. - Chanel Reid

On April 20th ,the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging met to focuson dismantling barriers and building economic resilience for older workers. In April2021, this Committee held a hearing about older workers’ economic security andnow two years later they discussed the state of the aging workforce andopportunities to support Americans into the future. Recent data shows that only45% of 65-year-olds are currently retired, compared to 58% in 2000. One in threeolder adults aged 65 and older are economically insecure, with the average incomebeing below 200% of the federal poverty level. In communities of color over half ofBlack and Hispanic older adults are economically insecure. Senator Bob Caseymotioned to reintroduce the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Actto restore crucial age discrimination protections and make it easier for older adultworkers to seek justice in court when they experience ageism. The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging came together on May18th to examine the shortfalls in the United States nursing home inspectionsystem from an investigation of 15,000 certified nursing homes. Federal datashows that one out of nine nursing homes in the Nation has not received acomprehensive annual inspection in two years. They reported that less than 80cents per resident per day goes towards nursing home oversight. Current Gerontological News/Events P A G E 1 8 A Supplement of the Southern Gerontologist provided by the Student and Early Career CommitteeThe SGS Student and Early Career Committee is seeking information pertaining topossible scholarships and/or dissertation funding. Funding and scholarships allowstudents to not only complete important research but also achieve their academicgoals. If you or your organization offer funding or scholarship opportunities please reach outto Morgan Alexander(mechandl@vcu.edu) and Gretchen Tucker (gtucke1@umbc.edu). Please include the name of the organization/foundation offering the funding/scholarship, contact information and link, a brief description, and the deadline forapplication.

P A G E 1 9 Health educators are employed to empower communities or groups to provide resources toassist older adults on how to take care of themselves. Personal care assistants assist older adults in performing daily activities such as helpingindividuals dress, prepare meals, personal hygiene, and other tasks. Grief counselors are mental health professionals who support older adults in recovering fromlosses in the aging process. Director of social services provides resources to support older adults that require assistance,such as transportation, mental health, and educational support. Health services administrators operate healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals in amanagement role that employs, supervises, and coordinates support services for older adults. WHAT IS GERONTOLOGY?Gerontology is the discipline that studies how aging impacts the physical, mental, and socialcondition of an older person. These professions seek to support and improve the lives of olderadults and their families. According to Indeed, the following are a few career opportunities in the field:1.2.3.4.5.Are you interested in learning more about these and other professions? Visit here: http://ow.ly/STBf50OCn0q

S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 20INCOMING SGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 - 2024President: Leland "Bert" Waters, Ph.D.President - Elect: Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson, DNPSecretary: Kyle Power, Ph.D.Treasurer: Sandi Lane, Ph.D.Treasurer-Elect: VACANTPast-President: Althea Taylor Jones, Ph.D.Member - at- Large (Year 2 of 2)Su-I Hou, Dr.P.H.Sarah Marrs, Ph.D.Amy Riedesel, MPAElizabeth Tait, Ph.D.Member-at-Large (Year 1 of 2)Glenna Brewster, Ph.D.Lindsay Peterson, Ph. DAbby Schwartz, Ph. DKim Stansbury, Ph. D. Encore Representatives:Jodi Teitelman, Ph. D. Graham Rowles, Ph. D. Student Representative:Morgan Alexander, LMSWStudent Representative-Elect: VACANT

S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 2 3PAGE 21A special thank you to Dr. Julie Robison for your incredible leadership asEditor-in-Chief of Journal of Applied Gerontology from August 2017 - August 2023. We are excited to welcome Dr. Debra Dobbs as ournew Editor-in-Chief beginning August 2023.Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/SGStheSouthernGeroSocietyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sgsnetworkSGS Student Connect Page:https://www.facebook.com/sgsstudentconnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-gerontological-societyTwitter: @sgsmgrInstagram: sgsthesoutherngerosociety