Gerontology - Wikipedia Gerontology ( ˌdʒɛrənˈtɒlədʒi JERR-ən-TOL-ə-jee) is the study of the biological, cognitive, cultural, psychological, and social aspects of ageing
The Practice of Gerontology: What Is It? - WebMD Gerontology is the study of aging, while the study of disease and illness in the elderly is geriatrics Geriatrics is a specialty in medicine that focuses on older adult care
What Is a Gerontologist? The Practice of Gerontology Gerontology refers to the study of aging in humans, especially as it occurs in adults over 65 Gerontologists study the physical and mental changes that happen as a person ages
Gerontology - San Diego State University If you enjoy working with older adults and want to learn more about the aging process, you'll thrive in our gerontology major
Gerontology - Karger Publishers Aging and age-related diseases are increasingly urgent global challenges as the proportion of older adults continues to rise Gerontology, the oldest journal in the field, is uniquely positioned to provide a truly interdisciplinary perspective
What Is Gerontology? The Science of Aging Explained Gerontology is the broad scientific study of aging — from biology and brain health to society and environment Here’s what researchers have learned so far
Gerontological Society of America - GSA It provides resources, publications, expert networks, and policy insights to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals in gerontology
Gerontology and geriatrics | Aging, Health Wellness | Britannica Gerontology (the study of aging) is concerned primarily with the changes that occur between the attainment of maturity and the death of the individual The goal of research in gerontology is to identify the factors that influence these changes