What is Gerontology?

What is Gerontology?

Gerontology is one of the most respected and well recognized majors in health care and rehabilitation industry. Gerontology is a comprehensive study of aging process and problems of elderly individuals. It is the study of physical, mental, and social aspects of aging, the changes in society resulting from aging population and also the application of this knowledge to policies and programs. As a result of the multidisciplinary focus of gerontology, professionals from diverse fields call themselves "gerontologists". People are living longer than ever before and there is a demand for supporting the aging population.

The world population is aging quickly; therefore, there is a desire for gerontology education across the world. This area of health care would have an excellent career prospects in aged care industry and academic fields. Our graduates can work as policy makers, researchers, academics, and policy analysts, and work in the private sector.