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What is Gerontology?

Gerontology is the study of the process of aging, across the life span, whose multi-disciplinary aspects include physical, mental, social and spiritual changes in people as they age. The study of the resultant societal impact of an aging population and the application of this knowledge is included in this description. Professionals from diverse fields are known as gerontologists... Read More