Families Today

Chapter 15: Relate to Older Adults

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Careers in Gerontology

The Gerontological Society of America
	Career outlook in the field of Gerontology ( http://www.geron.org/studentorg/careers.htm )

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
	Offers advice on career development in aging, including an overview of the field and its subdivisions, and suggestions on the types of education to pursue. ( http://www.aghe.org/site/aghewebsite/section.php?id=6628 )

Gerontology Certificate Program
	Gerontology Career Programs ( http://www.gmu.edu/departments/gerontology/career.htm )

Exploring Careers in Aging
	Opportunity exists for students of gerontology to succeed in careers in aging. ( http://businessandaging.blogs.com/ecg/101_careers_in_aging.html )