2007-05-12 20:19:39 · 3 answers · asked by juju 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Its the study of old people. Increasingly useful i would say,
2007-05-12 20:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by shell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerontology is the study of aging. It is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the aging
Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
Elderly WomanGerontology includes these and other endeavors:
studying physical, mental, and social changes in people as they age.
investigating the effects of our aging population on society.
applying this knowledge to policies and programs.
you can find more info on the following links :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerontology
2007-05-12 20:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by sciencewitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerentology is the medicine of older people.
I believe it is a specialisation of medicine, but not one that many people are interested in.
With the aging population, become a gerentologist means plenty of work.
2007-05-12 20:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋