What’s That Word…?

Some very knowledgeable people in the pro-aging movement are gerontologists. And if that word makes you think, gero-what? check out Christina Peoples.

Christina herself is a gerontologist, and she loves educating people about her field of expertise. I learned that gerontologists focus on the aging process and how it affects people—which is different from geriatricians, who focus on the medical care of older adults.

I learned that gerontologists work as researchers, educators, policy makers and more—and many work directly with older adults.

And I learned—importantly—that more gerontologists are needed.

Learn more from Christina at www.gerowhat.com and @gero-what.

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