BGSU Gerontology Program

08/29/2026

Save the date! Our 10-Year Kick-Off Celebration is getting closer, and we hope you’ll join us.

Come celebrate ten years of care, support, education, and connection at MemoryLane Care Services.

Thursday, September 10
5:30–7:00 p.m.
2500 N. Reynolds Road, Toledo

Stop by for light refreshments, tours, anniversary displays, our Memory Wall, and a chance to celebrate this milestone with the MemoryLane community.

We hope to see you there!

08/28/2026

Wood County Committee on Aging (WCCOA) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Services Specialist to support older adults throughout Wood County and help them maintain independence and quality of life. Stop by the Wood County Senior Center at 140 S Grove Street in Bowling Green to apply today!

08/27/2026

Wood County Committee on Aging is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-focused Site Manager to oversee the daily operations at our Pemberville Area Senior Center. This position plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life of older adults through program coordination, meal services, volunteer management, and community engagement. Stop by the Wood County Senior Center at 140 S Grove Street in Bowling Green to apply today!

07/15/2026

Way to go Hannah!

07/08/2026

Congratulations Riley! We love it when our alum find their way home!

She's the new Administrator for Bowling Green Manor at 1021 W. Poe Rd. but she's not new to the campus at Bowling Green State University!

On Tuesday's show we had the opportunity to welcome Riley Miller into the studio for her first visit since taking over at BG Manor in May. Riley is very familiar with BG and BGSU though since she earned both her Undergraduate and master's degrees as a Falcon.

Click on the link in the comments section to hear the audio from our visit if you missed it live on 88.1 WBGU-FM Welcome Riley!!

07/07/2026

As part of NAB's efforts to strengthen the HSE pipeline, graduates of NAB-Accredited Programs are also eligible for a one-time 100% fee reduction for the RCAL and HCBS examinations when pursuing the HSE qualification through the Education Pathway (available for up to five years after graduation)!

New blog post: "New HSE® Initiatives Expand Access to Licensure Portability and Support the Future Long-Term Care Workforce"

NAB has introduced two new initiatives that reduce barriers while maintaining the rigorous standards of the Health Services Executive® (HSE®) Qualification.

Eligible students in NAB-accredited HSE® programs can now complete all four required HSE examinations before graduation through the HSE Ready track. In addition, new exam fee incentives help make the HSE Qualification more accessible through both the Education and Career Pathways.

Together, these initiatives support future leaders and strengthen the long-term care workforce while advancing HSE licensure portability across 31 states.

Read it now: https://lnkd.in/evnQGcuA

06/25/2026

So excited to see Hannah, one of our LTC interns along with her preceptor Jeff, who just happens to be a BGSU alum, along with Aspen from Wood Haven sharing their passion for LTC.

Jeff Orlowski, Administrator for Wood Haven Health Care, brought along Aspen Short and Hannah Miller (administrator in training from Bowling Green State University) for a visit this week.

Jeff and I talked about the latest news from the State Capital that the Ohio state legislature corrected millions in Medicaid underpayments this week, approving $875 million in quality incentive payments (QIPs) to be sent to nursing homes in the state.

Jeff said this should result in a refund of at least $800,000 for Wood Haven.

Aspen shared some great examples of the caring spirit at this not-for-profit facility plus innovative programming now being offered like "Dare to Dream" and the FREE "Movement for Living" program. We got to talk with Hannah about why she chose a career in the field.

Click on the link in the comments section if you missed it live. 88.1 WBGU-FM

05/30/2026

Love to see our students and alum shine in their careers!

Two BGSU students pair up at Bowling Green Manor to create a local impact while preparing for a career working with aging adults.

05/21/2026

What was my favorite part of presenting at OHCA this year? Seeing so many BGSU alum! Thank you to those who attended my session, thank you to those of you who chased me down, and thank you to those who took the time to find me at the convention.

05/08/2026

Calling all BGSU alum! Please come visit Jennifer Wagner at OHCA so we can catch up. I am presenting with colleagues from YSU and MU, on May 18 from 1-4:15 (it's like they know I talk a lot) on Ethics. Ohio Health Care Association