As we continue to reflect on PURE and AES’s history, we will share presentations, photos, and histories connected to students, staff, and faculty.

This presentation took place in 2018. Here is their abstract!

Mandie Kondash, Hannah Wehr Social Support of Single Older Adults (2018, AES)

Older adults may be at risk for loneliness and social isolation due to life course transitions and changing health contexts. This presentation highlights a qualitative study conducted by students focusing on the social support systems of widowed or single older adults through assessing social isolation, grandparenthood and parent-child relationship quality. Results demonstrated how familial relationships change over time, the importance of maintaining social support systems, and that gender plays a significant role in intergenerational ties.