gerontologists
Seniors' health researchers
Gerontologists are scientists who study aging and its effects on humans.
The field encompasses biological changes, psychological adjustments, and social dimensions of growing old.
Gerontologists work in research, healthcare, policy, and social services: The gerontologist recommended interventions to help patients maintain independence.
Not to be confused with geriatricians, who are medical doctors specializing in treating elderly patients.
Growing older over time
- longevityDuration of existence
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
cognitive decline · frailty · biomarkers · lifespan · centenarians · telomeres · neurodegeneration · clinical trials
Leaving the workforce permanently
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- MedicareFederal senior health program
- ageismPrejudice targeting older people
elder abuse · isolation · loneliness · intergenerational · advocacy · policy · demographics · aging population
Aged persons under care
- nursing homesResidential elder care centers
- geriatriciansDoctors specializing in aging
- caregiversThose who tend others
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
diagnosis · treatment · polypharmacy · fall prevention · mobility · palliative care · hospice · assisted living
Periodicals or personal logs
- conferencesOrganized professional assemblies
- facultyInherent power or ability
- universitiesInstitutions granting advanced degrees
- dissertationsExtended academic research documents
peer review · grants · fellowships · curriculum · training · certification · professional associations · teaching
aging
Growing older over time
- longevityDuration of existence
- dementiaChronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
senescence · cognitive decline · frailty · biomarkers · lifespan · centenarians · telomeres · neurodegeneration · clinical trials · epidemiology
retirement
Leaving the workforce permanently
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- MedicareFederal senior health program
ageism · elder abuse · isolation · loneliness · intergenerational · advocacy · policy · demographics · aging population · independence
elderly patients
Aged persons under care
- nursing homesResidential elder care centers
- geriatriciansDoctors specializing in aging
- caregiversThose who tend others
assessment · diagnosis · treatment · polypharmacy · fall prevention · mobility · palliative care · hospice · assisted living · rehabilitation
journals
Periodicals or personal logs
- conferencesOrganized professional assemblies
- facultyInherent power or ability
- universitiesInstitutions granting advanced degrees
dissertations · peer review · grants · fellowships · curriculum · training · certification · professional associations · teaching · mentorship
gerontologistspediatricians
Doctors for children
neonatologists · pediatric specialists · embryologists · school psychologists · obstetricians