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2. Gerontology - Wikipedia

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   Social gerontology is a multi-disciplinary sub-field that specializes in studying or working with older adults. Social gerontologists may have degrees or training in social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, demography, public health, or other social science disciplines. Social gerontologists are responsible for educating, researching, and ...

3. Gerontological nursing - Wikipedia

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   The terms Gerontology and Geriatrics are often used interchangeably, but there are differences between the two. Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing. Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.

4. Institute for Geriatric Social Work - Wikipedia

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   The Institute for Geriatric Social Work (IGSW) - now CADER - is an American not-for-profit, non-membership organization serving the fast-growing geriatric social work field. [2] Affiliated with Boston University , CADER has become a national leader in providing social workers with the practice skills they will need to serve America’s growing ...

5. Geriatric care management - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric care managers typically have formal education and experience in nursing, social work, gerontology or other health service areas. They are expected to have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of services in their communities.

6. Social work - Wikipedia

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   Social work is a broad profession that intersects with several disciplines. Social work organizations offer the following definitions: Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.

7. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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   Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [2] ... and social workers.