What is Gerontology?

Dr. Kerstin Gerst Emerson, faculty at the University of Georgia's Institute of Gerontology, guides viewers through an introduction to the field of gerontology. This short video includes discussion of the difference between gerontology and geriatrics and challenges 10 common myths about older adults.

[Madamjojo]

I work as an aged care RN and it is so rewarding. I plan to do my masters in gerontology then go on to become a nurse practitioner but will continue working my shifts as I will never leave my residents, I love them too much and have such a connection with them.

[OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you! This was VERY well-presented. I have a keen interest in Gerontology. I wish more health care professionals pursued it.

[nirvanaipad]

OMG ! Its an incredible course to learn about ! Its so interesting & helpful to personal, famiier, social & professional life too !
Great ! I would like to study this soon ! Not to mention the total interpretation is so excellent !

[suzeesadultdaycare]

Thanks for the information. The content is wonderful. I have had the pleasure of speaking with her as well and her energy is so encouraging. I know your role in my life does not end here. continue being informative and kind. be blessed

[deborahgreene]

the older population is growing. we do not realize that the growing medical needs for the older population are becoming more and more pronounced. A large number of doctors do not specialize in the older population. The medical field does struggle with what the older person needs. for example, not recognizing confusion of the elder person can mean a urinary tract infection. increased falls can mean fluid on the brain and the person may need a cat-scan or MRI, some doctors just say falling is part of the aging process. The older population will need help with understanding medical insurance coverage or understanding their prescription plan. All medical coverage changes at an older age and can be very confusing.

[clincalnutritionistsayyamd]

As a Nutritionist I meet 1st time to a Gerontologist and em very much impressed, love to join your track💐 and wanna know about A to Z about aging😥

[patrickohonsi]

Thanks so much for your awesome and insightful presentation. l am interested in the course because l have a vision to build a home for the elderly in Africa

[serenamicheletti]

in Canada, the older people are usually healthy looking and living with a chronic disease, I see more people in their 90's than ever. There are more older people than younger people, it gets me curious as to why ?

[cynthiakisah]

You are astronomically intelligent. Good info .

[l.n.karinamendoza]

What a video!! She's amazing :) Thanks for this information.
It was helpful.

[ghasimnabizadeh]

It was great, I have a master degree in psychology and I want pursue gerontology and maybe your university will be great

[bernpri]

oh .. my .. god .. So if we are getting better care and living better and longer, does this mean we stay young longer and get "old " at older ages?

[flip]

Really interested in molecular biology tho im needing a better job in pay and interest to get there and i found this is a certificate offered at CC so now i here

[maryshaffer]

I want to further my studies in Gerontology. Everyone ages they definitely don't become younger.

[linustheflatcoatedretrieve]

What about a career in Occupational Therapy?

[keeplivingkeeplovingdecode]

Thanks for this information.
It was helpful.
I've got interest in gerontology and looking for the best school for a masters in gerontology

[merkhanbakr]

Who there is no more Video, why you don't talk about NAD od oxygen therapy, and what about older people become blood from tinagers

[nirvanaipad]

“If you’re a cranky person at all you gonna to be a cranky old person latter” !! 😁😑

[raghumpl]

Could you please share any certificate course.

[Drfarro-hrto]

How to join a certificate course in gerontology