Community of Gerontology Scholars

Aloycha de La Roche is an advanced practice nurse, certified in both gerontology and mental health. She has worked with older adults for eleven years and recently embarked on the journey as an independent mental health practitioner, in association with a well respected local psychiatrist. She has worked with the VA in our nation’s capital, served as a nursing home director of nursing, developed programs and services for the older adult community, and is an advocate for patient-centered care across the continuum of healthcare. Her research interests include long term care, adult care best practices, and wellness promotion.

Aloycha has five children, including a nurse anesthetist, two registered nurses, a healthcare reimbursement specialist, and an electrical engineer. She has ten grandchildren who are the light of her life. She is a world traveler, and has lived in Europe, Asia, and in several states. She is an avid reader and writes poetry. She lives in a refurbished, 78 year old school house and frequently gives impromptu tours to past students who, in turn, share stories of the building from their schooldays.