Dr. Bill Thomas here to tell you that there is no conspiracy by the government to euthanize older adults. Political interests opposed to health care reform are grossly distorting a sensible provision to cover private consultations with your doctor to discuss end-of-life care, which is a good thing.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County President Freeman Hrabowski is joined by young summer campers while filming a video thank you message to alumni for giving to the 2009 UMBC Annual Fund.
Judah Ronch, a nationally known researcher whose work focuses on strength-based approaches to aging and aging services, introduces himself as Interim Dean of the Erickson School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
UMBC students challenge Charlestown Retirement Community residents in a Nintendo Wii bowling tournament in an example of technology breaking generational and stereotypical barriers, says Erickson School Professor Judah Ronch.
UMBC students challenge Charlestown Retirement Community residents in a Nintendo Wii bowling tournament in an example of 21st Century technology breaking generational and stereotypical barriers, says Erickson School professor Judah Ronch.
Dr. Bill Thomas on The Marc Steiner Show on WEAA 88.9 FM discussing the origins of The Green House project as an alternative to institutionalized long term care.
In partnership with aging experts from the Erickson School at UMBC, Holy Cross Hospital in Silverspring, Md., has created the nation's first Seniors Emergency Center. The seniors' ED is a pilot project for Trinity Health, among the nation's largest chains of Catholic hospitals. Email kavan@umbc.edu for more info.
In 2009, we should resolve to base major policy decisions on research evidence, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Public Policy Professor Marvin Mandell for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, we should resolve to change the way we teach science, technology, engineering and math in our schools, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Engineering Professor Anne Spence, for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, the world should resolve to bring the ages together, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Erickson School Professor Bill Thomas, for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, the world should resolve to provide clean drinking water to 200 million more people, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Sociology Professor Andrea Kalfoglou, for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, the world needs to resolve to stop borrowing from future generations, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Physics Professor Roy Hoff, for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, the world should resolve to make better use of the resource of talents, energies and skills found among older adults, says University of Maryland, Baltimore County Sociology Professor Leslie Morgan for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
In 2009, the world should resolve to think globally before acting, says University of Maryland Baltimore County Geography and Environmental Systems Professor Erle Ellis, for UMBC's Talking Heads faculty experts blog.
Don Norris, professor and chair of the department of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses Maryland's tight First Congressional District race for UMBC's Talking Heads blog.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Political Science Professor Tom Schaller on President-Elect Barack Obama's historic victory for UMBC's Talking Heads blog: http://www.umbc.edu/ news
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Political Science Professor Tom Schaller on the final days of the 2008 presidential election for UMBC's Talking Heads blog: http://www.umbc.edu/ news
UMBC Political Science Professor Tom Schaller on the final weeks of the 2008 presidential election for UMBC's Talking Heads blog: http://www.umbc.edu/ news
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