OVERVIEW

Fundamentals of Gerontology is organized by American Society on Aging (ASA) and will be held from Aug 26 – Sep 27, 2019. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 10 CE Credits.

Schedule:
Week 1
Part I. Introduction: Why Study Aging? Multidisciplinary Views of Key Questions in Gerontology
Part II. Aging by the Numbers: Demographic Trends, Projections and Census Data Exercises

Week 2
Theories in the Sociology of Aging Societies

Week 3
Psychological Perspective of Aging: Cognitive Changes, Personality and Mental Health

Week 4
Biology and Biomarkers of Aging and Key Diseases Associated With Aging

Week 5
Policy and Programs Affecting Older Americans

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.