Penn State Gerontology Center

Encompassing many traditional disciplines in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, as well as numerous professional specialties, gerontology at Penn State is the study of the processes of aging in all their diversity and interaction.

Building on its 40 year history of accomplishments, the Gerontology Center is dedicated to:

• Advancing the study of aging in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences
• Stimulating communication among scholars of different disciplines and among teachers, researchers, practitioners, government officials, and citizens
• Promoting undergraduate and graduate training in aging, health and adult development
• Fostering applied research that improves the quality of life and promotes the welfare of adults of all ages.
  

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Geriatric Education Center of Pennsylvania Consortium (The Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Temple University                                               

PRESENTS A HALF-DAY TRAINING SESSION ON:

       BRAIN HEALTH, AGING & INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS & CARE PROVIDERS

SPRING 2009:

• MARCH 12  @ Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, PA
• MARCH 19  @ Reading Hospital, Reading, PA
• MARCH 26  @ Luzerne/Wyoming Community College, Nanticoke, PA
• APRIL   15  @ La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA
• APRIL  30   @ St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Erie, PA

For more information or to register, please e-mail aws2@psu.edu or call 865-3252.

2009 Careers in Aging Week

April  12-18, 2009

Click to see the Poster Presentations for 2008's event

Please joins us to celebrate the many contributions our students and faculty make to the study of aging.

International Program in Aging Research

June 22 - July 2, 2009
Site:  University Park, PA
Graduate credits in Biobehavioral Health

 
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