Definitions for gerontology
ˌdʒɛr ənˈtɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪər-geron·tol·o·gy

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1. geriatrics, gerontologynoun

   the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people

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1. gerontologynoun

   the study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.

2. gerontologynoun

   the branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

3. Etymology: From γέρων.

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1. Gerontology

   Gerontology ( jeh-ruhn-TAH-luh-jee) is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging. The word was coined by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1903, from the Greek γέρων, geron, "old man" and -λογία, -logia, "study of". The field is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults. Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, nursing, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, public health, housing, and anthropology.The multidisciplinary nature of gerontology means that there are a number of sub-fields which overlap with gerontology. There are policy issues, for example, involved in government planning and the operation of nursing homes, investigating the effects of an aging population on society, and the design of residential spaces for older people that facilitate the development of a sense of place or home. Dr. Lawton, a behavioral psychologist at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center, was among the first to recognize the need for living spaces designed to accommodate the elderly, especially those with Alzheimer's disease. As an academic discipline the field is relatively new. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology created the first PhD, master's and bachelor's degree programs in gerontology in 1975.

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1. gerontology

   Gerontology is the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems faced by elderly individuals. It involves the examination of physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age, as well as investigating societal changes and understanding ways to improve the quality of life and health of older individuals.

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1. Gerontology

   Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that studies the diseases of older adults. Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, medicine, optometry, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, pharmacy, nursing public health, housing and anthropology. Gerontology encompasses the following: ⁕studying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age ⁕investigating the aging process itself ⁕investigating the interface of normal aging and age-related disease ⁕investigating the effects of an ageing population on society ⁕applying this knowledge to policies and programs, including the macroscopic and microscopic perspectives. The multidisciplinary nature of gerontology means that there are a number of subfields, as well as associated fields such as psychology and sociology that overlap with gerontology. Gerontologists view aging in terms of four distinct processes: chronological aging, biological aging, psychological aging, and social aging. Chronological aging is the definition of aging based on a person's years lived from birth. Biological aging refers to the physical changes that reduce the efficiency of organ systems. Psychological aging includes the changes that occur in sensory and perceptual processes, cognitive abilities, adaptive capacity, and personality. Social aging refers to an individual's changing roles and relationships with family, friends, and other informal supports, productive roles and within organizations.

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   The numerical value of gerontology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gerontology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerontology
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