Gerontology is the study of old age including the psychological, social, and biological processes of aging. Similar to gerontology, geriatrics is the medical subgroup of this field. Until recently, people had shorter lifespans, but with advancements in technology, medicine, and science, people are living longer because they are making healthier lifestyle choices. Population pyramids illustrate […]
Aging Well
WRITTEN BY: Andrew Kamban, BS, James S. Bates, Ph.D., and Kevin Lancki, BS
REVIEWED BY: Josephy Maiorano, MS; Harrison County Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
REFERENCES:
- www.census.gov/population/projections/data/statepyramid.html
- www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/health-and-beauty/general-skin-care/sun-protection/sunscreen-labels/how-to-select-a-sunscreen
- www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=Depression
- www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/eating-well-as-you-age.htm
- www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp