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Gerontologist Research gerontologists conduct research on the aging process and the living environments of older persons in an effort to understand and enrich the lives of the elderly. Administrative gerontologists use their training and management skills to develop programs and coordinate services that are necessary for elderly services to run smoothly. Gerontologists are responsible for educating older people by giving informative presentations, publishing books and articles that pertain to the elderly population, and producing relevant films and television programs. www.mshealthcareers.com /careers/gerontologist.htm   (495 words)

American Institute of Financial Gerontology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Migliaccio says a financial gerontologist uses biology, psychology, sociology, and demographics to understand the wealth-span issues and aspirations of people who are aging and their families -- a description that may do little to clarify the picture. There are 120 financial gerontologists nationwide, he said, a total that has doubled in the past two years and, he expects, will "double and more" in the next two years. She said she was drawn to take the institute's course and add "financial" to her gerontology credentials because of the part finances play in the lives of people as they age. www.asaging.org /aifg/art11oct2005.cfm   (770 words)

Nursing Home Staffing and Its Relationship to Deficiencies -- Harrington et al. 55 (5): 278 -- Journals of Gerontology ... Gerontologist, April 1, 2003; 43(90002): 7 - 18. Gerontologist, April 1, 2003; 43(90002): 67 - 75. Gerontologist, April 1, 2003; 43(90002): 47 - 57. psychsoc.gerontologyjournals.org /cgi/content/abstract/55/5/S278   (760 words)

The Gerontologist as an Administrator — www.greenwood.com This is the first work that provides comprehensive coverage directly relevant to the gerontologist administrator. The resulting integration of administrative theory and practice is evident throughout this book's 13 chapters, which address everything from leadership styles and management techniques to ethical issues and community relations. In addition, the authors thoroughly examine the most widely encountered facets of the typical gerontologist administrator's career, including communication, organizational structure, the role and function of human resources administration, motivation and productivity, supervisory responsibilities, staff development, financial management, strategic planning, program evaluation, and organizational change. www.greenwood.com /catalog/T306.aspx?print=1   (479 words)

Gerontologist Named to Post by Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Pamela M. Mokler, a gerontologist, joins the County with leadership experience from both the private and public sector following a nationwide search. Mokler is the founder and previous executive director of Quality Living Solutions, Inc., a team of specialists serving the housing, long-term care, healthcare and managed care industries. A gerontologist is a specialist in the study of the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging. www.oc.ca.gov /press/2000/2000_Dec15.htm   (302 words)

Gerontologist It includes the study of physical, mental, and social changes in older people as they age, the investigation of the changes in society resulting from our aging population, and the application of this knowledge to policies and programs. Because of the multidisciplinary focus of gerontology, professionals from many different fields call themselves "gerontologists". Although there are no state board exams or certification, most have a Ph.D. or Master's degree in gerontology or a related field. www.gerontologist.com /faq.html   (205 words)

gerontologist Gerontologists examine the changes in society resulting from the aging population and apply this knowledge to policies and programs. Gerontologists often work with other professionals such as occupational and physical therapists, dietitians or lawyers. Many gerontologists are involved in education, producing educational materials and offer counseling for the elderly and their families. www.wku.edu /Dept/Academic/chhs/scahec/gerontologist.htm   (246 words)

Crisis in long-term care has cure: gerontologist CU gerontologist: Crisis in long-term care has cure Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are facing the worst staffing crisis ever, resulting in patient deaths, injuries, careless errors and risk of abuse, says Cornell gerontologist Karl Pillemer. We must act now to build a caring, competent nursing home work force, or we will all suffer the consequences," Pillemer said. www.news.cornell.edu /http://www.news.corne/Chronicle/01/2.1.01/Pillemer-study.html   (613 words)

Gerontologist's book aids nursing assistants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) CU gerontologist's book aids long-term care facilities' nursing assistants Being a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility is one of the most demanding jobs in America, says a Cornell gerontologist. These professionals require emotional strength and interpersonal skill as they confront on-the-job suffering, dementia and mortality every day. www.news.cornell.edu /http://www.new/Chronicle/99/10.28.99/Pillemer_book.html   (422 words)

The Haworth Press Online Catalog Clinical Gerontologist presents timely material relevant to the needs of mental health professionals and all practitioners who deal with the aged client. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments.” This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long lists of unrelated references. Whether you are a physician, psychologist, nurse, social worker, or clergy by training, Clinical Gerontologist provides the information you need for your continued excellence in mental health work with the aged. www.haworthpressinc.com /store/product.asp?sku=J018   (412 words)

The Gerontologist Special Issue Focuses on Quality-of-Life for those with Dementia in Long-Term Care This figure is expected to increase substantially as the population ages, making the need for dementia care staff training critical. In a special issue of The Gerontologist released this month, 16 articles explored quality of life and specific care needs for people with dementia in assisted living and nursing homes. The Gerontologist (gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org) is a refereed publication of The Gerontological Society of America, the oldest and largest national multidisciplinary scientific organization devoted to the advancement of gerontological research. www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=33256   (460 words)

Career Cards - Allied Health Careers - Gerontologist (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Gerontologists often work with other professionals, such as occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, or lawyers, to improve the quality of life of elderly persons. Nursing homes, senior citizens centers, and other community facilities also rely on gerontologists, who may conduct research on aging and the living environments of older persons. They may teach at a junior college, provide education to the elderly, produce educational materials, offer counseling for the elderly and their families, or serve as a consultant for business, industry, and labor interests. www.texashealthcareers.org.cob-web.org:8888 /ger.htm   (264 words)

Abstracts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Binstock, Robert H. "The 1996 Election: Older Voters and Implications for Policies on Aging." The Gerontologist 37 (1): 15 - 19. "The Biomedicalization of Aging: Dangers and Dilemmas." The Gerontologist 29 (5): 587 - 596. Schultz, James H. "Ask Older Women: Are the Elderly Better Off?" Journal of Aging and Social Policy 9 (1): 7 - 12. krypton.mnsu.edu /~cbury/web/Courses98-9/articles.html   (422 words)

Kimberly A. Carlson, M.S. Gerontologist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) David L. Janovy, who was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to serve on the Minnesota Board on Aging, said in part: I am delighted to see that she has developed a web site where she can use her exceptional expertise in aging to serve the needs of a broad range of older adults and their adult children. As our Gerontologist and company owner Kimberly A. Carlson will research and answer questions that you have related to the issues facing older adults. www.assistedlivingstore.com /gerontologist.asp   (332 words)

Dr. David J. Demko, Gerontologist and Editor, AgeVenture News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Add Dr. David J. Demko, Gerontologist and Editor, AgeVenture News to your Instant News Wire list. An award-winning gerontologist, David is a University of Michigan doctoral graduate with two commissions of service to White House Conferences on Aging under both President Ronald Reagan and President George Bush, senior. One of Aging America's most qualified senior news commentators, David is quoted or interviewed by the BBC, NPR, CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS, and news-talk radio around the globe. www.expertclick.com /ProfilePage/default.cfm?GroupID=6711&SearchCriteria=Motivation&Serial=19-1791   (227 words)

PayScale - Gerontologist Salary, Average Salaries If you wish to quote figures found on this web site, simply include a reference to PayScale as the source of the data, and the URL. People with the job title Gerontologist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists - Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human healt... www.payscale.com /salary-survey/vid-8595/fid-6886   (312 words)

Ask an expert about Senior Care and Living Descisions (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) MyGuide for Seniors is here to help you find the answers to your most important questions. Send your questions to Nancy Carman, MA, CMC, a Gerontologist and certified Geriatric Care Manager. Carman won't be able to respond to individual e-mails, but she will be posting answers to commonly asked questions. www.myguideinc.com.cob-web.org:8888 /resources/ask-a-gerontologist.asp   (800 words)

PRESS RELEASE Registered Financial Gerontologist Frank Congemi to Speak at Caregiver Expo/WCBS Radio Sept. 30   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Registered Financial Gerontologist Frank Congemi to Speak at Caregiver Expo/WCBS Radio Sept. 30 NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 27, 2006 -- Frank Congemi, Registered Financial Gerontologist (RFG), will speak about financial planning, including guaranteed lifetime-income options and obtaining care for seniors, on WCBS News Radio 880 on Sept. 30 in conjunction with the Caregiver Expo at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, Manhattan. One of the nation's top experts on financial and related matters impacting seniors and their families, Congemi takes an unusually broad approach, helping his clients both with their financial planning and as well as arranging for caregivers as needed. www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=167220   (287 words)

Academic Journal Directory, Part G Purpose of Journal/Submission Policy: The Gerontologist is a bimonthly journal of The Gerontological Society of America that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human aging through publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. It reflects and informs the broad community of disciplines and professions involved in understanding the aging process and service to older people. Laurence G. Branch, Editor-in-Chief, The Gerontologist, Duke Center on Aging, Duke University, Duke South-Room. www.son.utmb.edu /catalog/ajdpartg.htm   (1128 words)

Careers in Gerontology (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Job hunting may lead to challenging opportunities for gerontology graduates. Job bank websites typically do not have a category for "gerontologist," according to Dr. Peterson, presenting an opportunity for GSA and AGHE to help fill this need. Gerontology alumnae can help by forwarding information on job openings or simply keeping in touch with their home institutions with information about their own career experiences. www.geron.org.cob-web.org:8888 /StudentOrg/careers.htm   (689 words)

Scoop: International gerontologist to visit Christchurch International gerontologist Patricia Moore, who is best remembered for her remarkable journey through the United States and Canada disguised as an 80-year-old woman, will visit Christchurch next month. With her body altered to simulate the normal sensory changes associated with ageing, allowing her to respond to people, products and environments as an older person, Moore spent three years travelling through the two countries and wrote the bestseller, DISGUISED: A True Story, the Business of Ageing. The gerontologist and designer is a leading authority on consumer lifespan behaviours and requirements, her visit to Christchurch being timely with the Christchurch City Council in the process of reviewing its Older Persons Policy. www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0609/S00144.htm   (1468 words)

Ageism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Mattes RD. The chemical sense and nutrition in aging: challenging old assumptions. Palmore E. Response to Commentaries on "The Ageism Survey: First Findings" Gerontologist. Improving Attitudes Regarding the Elderly Population: The Effects of Information and Reinforcement for Change. www.fiu.edu /~nutreldr/SubjectList/A/Ageism.htm   (260 words)

JAMES YOTT GERONTOLOGIST This site provides some basic understanding of Seniors and their families about Homes, Community, and Residential Care Options in Ontario, and a broad. As a Gerontologist I provide support and care to assist seniors and families with the difficulties of "what's right for them" As you research whether a provider delivers the care and support you need, a key source can be the opinion of people who have already recieved services from the provider. www.webspawner.com /users/yottie001/index.html   (419 words)

SOCIOLOGY 222 ▪ Aging and Ethical Issues ▪ Fall 2006 : University of Vermont   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Binstock, R., "The aged as scapegoat," THE GERONTOLOGIST, V. Binstock, R., and George, L. (eds.), HANDBOOK OF AGING AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (5th ed.), Gadow, S., "Medicine, ethics, and the elderly," THE GERONTOLOGIST, V. Gorovitz, S., "Ethical issues in long-term care," in J. Grana and D. McCallum (eds.), THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON LONG-TERM CARE, Millwood, VA: Center for Health Affairs, Project Hope, 1986, 23-30. Berger, J.T., and Majerovitz, D., "Stability of preferences for treatment Among Nursing Home Residents," The Gerontologist, V. 38, No. 2, 1998, 217-223. www.uvm.edu /~scutler/soc222/?Page=ethics.html   (4339 words)

LinkedIn: Karen Rice, LNHA, Gerontologist, Mediator (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) LinkedIn: Karen Rice, LNHA, Gerontologist, Mediator (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) See which of your LinkedIn connections can introduce you to Karen. View the full profile of Karen Rice, LNHA, Gerontologist, Mediator www.linkedin.com.cob-web.org:8888 /in/alzheimercaremt   (183 words)

A Gerontologist Talks About Brain Age - Kotaku   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) A Gerontologist Talks About Brain Age - Kotaku As if you don't waste enough of your time in a gamer's haze, here's Kotaku: a gamer's guide that goes beyond the press release. Check your username and password above, and click submit again. kotaku.com /gaming/.../a-gerontologist-talks-about-brain-age-165669.php   (385 words)

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