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| the study of aging processes and indviduals from middle age through later in life |
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| t or f gerontology can study physical,mental,and social changes,in older people as they age |
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| t or f gerontolgy includes the examination of changes in society resulting from our aging population |
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| t or f gerontology can not include a mulitidisciplanary focus |
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| gerontology can include applying knowledge to policies and procedures |
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| study of health and disease in later life |
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| t or f geriatrics can include the comprehensive health care of older persons and the well being of their informal care giver |
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| how is gerontology important to you |
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majority of patients/clinets will be older
gain an understanding of human aging and development
knowledge base is constantly expanding |
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| why study gerontology at USF |
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best places in US to study aging
cutting edge research
researchers are also strong teachers
competitive field placement for majors |
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| what are the programs of study for gerontology |
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Bachelor of Arts Gerontology
Bachelor of Science long term care administration
Master of Arts Gerontology
Phd aging studies
minor in gerontolgy
variety of graduate certificate programs |
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| where are the jobs for gerontology |
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provide services through govt agencies
care management
counseling older adults and families
long term care
hospitals
program development
non profit work
elder justice
interior design
hospice
allied health fields |
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| t or f gerontology graduates conduct research to change our knowledge on aging |
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