Gerontology is the study of aging
Why study aging? Populations are aging world wide. Every 8 seconds, someone turns 60 in the United
States. People born today can expect to live beyond their 75th year. The age group
growing fastest in our society and in many other countries is the "very old", people
aged 85 and older.
What jobs and career opportunities are available? Every profession needs experts in aging. These include: financial services, human services, religious organizations, health care, government agencies, and retirement communities.
