Skip to main
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Health and Human Sciences

Human Development and Family Studies Gerontology Club

Join peers who share a passion for making a difference in the lives of older adults.

Our Mission and Partners

Gerontology Club seeks to volunteer with older adults and local organizations, as well as to learn about aging issues. This semester, Gerontology Club will be collaborating with Alzheimer’s Association with their Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Fort Collins.

More About Us

We hope the opportunities for intergenerational connections and conversations will be a much-needed morale boost to residents and students alike.

How We Started

Human Development and Family Studies major and Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor (GIM), Sarah Cromwell started the Gerontology club her senior year. Cromwell initiated the idea of a new CSU Gerontology Club in light of her experiences as a CNA at Columbine Health Systems during the last two harrowing years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why We Started

As the staff workloads increased and staffing shortages exacerbated, Cromwell observed that residents were missing out on time to chat and connect with others in a meaningful way. So, now that Columbine facilities are opening their door to more volunteers, the brand new CSU Gerontology club aims to staff student volunteers at weekly activities (especially Bingo!).

Time Commitment

The club meets once a month to discuss aging-related topics and provide guidance and tips for interacting with older adults in a meaningful way. Club members and volunteers are encouraged to sign up for one or more volunteer shifts throughout the semester.