As a young VISTA Volunteer in the mid-1970s, Julie’s experience working with older adults primed her for a career in Gerontology. She earned the credentials: Master of Science in Gerontology, Master’s in Social Work, and PhD in Social Work. Julie is Professor Emerita at Dominican University in Illinois where she is now adjunct faculty in health sciences and social work. She engages students in experiences with older adults to encourage students to pursue careers in aging-related fields. Julie speaks about how intergenerational connections help to dispel ageism. She describes the heavy demands on women as caregivers, including caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Julie identifies key policy issues that need advocacy, such as financial benefits for caregivers who leave the workforce.
“Working in gerontology prepared me for many aspects of getting older but it is impossible to totally understand the later aging process until you are in it.” – Julie Bach PhD
Connect with Julie Bach PhD
Email: juliebach5786@comcast.net
Sponsor Appreciation
Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, IL., where senior living is redefined with options and opportunities to fit individual needs and preferences. https://plymouthplace.org Plymouth Place is the Diamond Sponsor for our Symposium, October 8, 2025.
Podcast Collaborator
Member of The Age-Wise Collective Recommending Host Beverly Glazer, Aging With Purpose And Passion, a weekly podcast inspiring women over 50 to embrace bold life shifts, and unlock their potential, through captivating stories from trailblazing senior women. https://www.agingwithpurposeandpassion.com
