"The word was coined by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1903..."
Focuses on the unique health and wellness needs of older adults, including age-related illness, chronic disease management, mental health, and healthcare access.
Aging: The process of growing old and biological changes that occur in the human body during aging.
Gerontology: The scientific study of aging, including physical, psychological, and social aspects.
Social work in aging: A specialized field of social work that helps older adults and their families deal with the challenges and opportunities of aging, by providing support, advocacy, and resource referrals.
Health and wellness in aging: The pursuit of good health and wellbeing in older adults, through healthy living, adequate nutrition, regular exercise, and preventive healthcare.
Chronic disease management: The management of chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer, with the aim of enhancing the quality of life of older adults.
Mental health and aging: The psychological and emotional wellbeing of older adults, including issues such as depression, anxiety, and dementia.
Age-related disability: The impact of aging on physical abilities, including mobility, hearing, vision, and cognitive function.
End of life and palliative care: The care of older adults who are nearing the end of their lives, including pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support.
Social isolation and loneliness: The impact of social isolation and loneliness on the health and wellbeing of older adults and the interventions to address.
Policies and programs for seniors: The various policies and programs that promote healthy aging such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act.
Retirement and aging: Exploring the myths and realities of retirement and the impact on physical and psychological wellbeing.
Sexuality and aging: The sexuality of older adults, including changes in sexuality as we age and myth surrounding aging and sexuality.
Nutrition and Hydration: The importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing as we age.
Elder abuse and neglect: The types of abuse and neglect that older adults may experience and strategies to address and prevent.
Caregiving: The provision of care to older adults and related psychological and physiological stress on family caregivers.
Physical Health: Physical health refers to the condition of the body, including its ability to perform everyday functions and the presence or absence of disease, injury or illness.
Mental Health: Mental health refers to the well-being of the mind, including the ability to think clearly, manage stress, and cope with life's challenges.
Social Health: Social health refers to the quality of relationships and degree of social engagement, including the ability to connect with others and access social support.
Emotional Health: Emotional health simply refers to the ability to effectively navigate and manage one's emotions.
Spiritual Health: Spiritual health involves a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than oneself. This can include religious beliefs, personal values, or a sense of connectedness to the natural world.
Environmental Health: Environmental health refers to the overall health of the environment and the impact it can have on human physical and mental well-being.
Financial Health: Financial health refers to one's financial stability and ability to manage personal finances effectively.
Occupational Health: Occupational health involves the physical and mental well-being of individuals in the workplace, including safety and injury prevention, mental health support, and overall job satisfaction.
Intellectual Health: Intellectual health involves the cultivation and maintenance of cognitive abilities, including creativity, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.
Cultural Health: Cultural health encompasses an individual's connection to their cultural heritage, including customs, traditions, and values. It can be beneficial to overall well-being to maintain this connection in later years, especially when dealing with issues related to aging.
Sexual Health: Sexual health refers to the overall well-being and satisfaction related to sexual functioning, identity, relationships, and reproductive health.
Quality of Life: Quality of life refers to an individual's overall sense of well-being, meaning and purpose, and personal satisfaction in life. It is impacted by various factors throughout life, including health, relationships, financial stability, and satisfaction with personal accomplishments.
"...from the Greek γέρων (gérōn), meaning 'old man,' and -λογία (-logía), meaning 'study of'."
"The field is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults."
"Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, nursing, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, public health, housing, and anthropology."
"The multidisciplinary nature of gerontology means that there are a number of sub-fields which overlap with gerontology."
"There are policy issues, for example, involved in government planning and the operation of nursing homes, investigating the effects of an aging population on society, and the design of residential spaces for older people..."
"Dr. Lawton, a behavioral psychologist at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center, was among the first to recognize the need for living spaces designed to accommodate the elderly..."
"...especially those with Alzheimer's disease."
"The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology created the first PhD, master's and bachelor's degree programs in gerontology in 1975."
"Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging."
"Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in various fields such as biology, nursing, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, public health, housing, and anthropology."
"Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults."
"As an academic discipline, the field is relatively new."
"...specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults."
"...facilitate the development of a sense of place or home."
"...recognize the need for living spaces designed to accommodate the elderly, especially those with Alzheimer's disease."
"There are policy issues involved in government planning and the operation of nursing homes..."
"...investigating the effects of an aging population on society..."
"The word was coined by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1903..."
"The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology created the first PhD, master's and bachelor's degree programs in gerontology in 1975."