Gerontology is defined as the study of the maturing and development through middle age and later life. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults. It is a multidisciplinary study that incorporates biology, psychology and sociology. Gerontology is a science and an art; it’s the intersection of where research and education meet advocacy and care for the elder generation.
Gerontology
