Anita Sharma
Host and ProducerAnita Sharma Ph.D., LCSW, is a Gerontology and Social Work Educator, Researcher, and Practitioner. She holds an M.A. in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a prestigious social sciences university in India, a Master of Social Work (clinical practice) and a Doctorate in Social Work from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana and serves as a pro bono consultant to various agencies.
Dr. Sharma has served as the President of the Board of Directors for Families Helping Families and as the Chairperson of the Twin Cities Mayors' Committee for the Disabled. She has served on the Board of Directors for several organizations including Habitat for Humanity where she chaired the Family Selections Committee and set up guidelines to select families as Habitat partners. She served as a community member on the editorial board of the The News-Star and authored a weekly column for the newspaper on topics relating to public interest. Dr. Sharma is an active member of several community organizations serving the needs of elderly individuals and victims of family violence.
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"Do the things that got put off" in retirement, says Dr. Mara Loeb, a recently retired college professor. She also suggests "Set your priorities... Make a list of things that you've dreamed of doing and make sure they actually come to pass." -
A healthy diet has always been a recommendation of health professionals. To maintain "healthy aging," eating lots of whole grains, fruits and vegetables… -
The development and distribution of a vaccine to end the COVID-19 pandemic has been a desperate need for things to go back to "normal." However, some are… -
As we begin to get older, our needs change and we may need a little more help from others. Dr. Anita Sharman talks with Amanda Boatright, administrator at… -
As we get older, our body functions begin to weaken as well as our immune systems. Dr. Anita Sharma talks with Dr. Mark Sanders, associate dean of medical…
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The Gerontology Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe plays a critical role in providing education and community outreach services to North… -
It's a blessing to be able to live a long, happy, and healthy life. However, as we get older, we begin to experience various types of minor and major… -
Older adults may not have complete information about their health insurance. They may not know where -- or how -- to find correct answers. The Senior… -
For most people, holidays bring the joy of togetherness and cheerful fun. However, holidays also bring grief and sadness to those who are dealing with… -
Older adults often become victims of scam artists due to their easy trusting nature or due to the scare tactics used by scammers. The most current scam…
