gerontology
n. scientific study of aging and the problems of the aged | ||||
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gerontology
Noun
1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
(synonym) geriatrics
(hypernym) medicine, medical specialty
Noun
1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
(synonym) geriatrics
(hypernym) medicine, medical specialty
Gerontology Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Gerontology Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Gerontology
Gerontology is the study of aging. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that studies the diseases of the elderly.
Gerontology includes these and other endeavors:
- studying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age.
- investigating the aging process itself (biogerontology)
- investigating the effects of our aging population on society, including the fiscal effects of pensions, entitlements, life and health insurance, and retirement planning.
- applying this knowledge to policies and programs, including a macroscopic (i.e. government planning) and microscopic (i.e. running a nursing home) perspective.
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