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:

       SUBSTANCE AND MEDICATION ABUSE/MISUSE IN OLDER ADULTS: AND ELDER ABUSE

SPRING 2010:

• MARCH 18  @ Reading Hospital, Reading, PA

• MARCH 24  @ Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA

• MARCH 31  @ Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, PA

• APRIL     7  @ Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA

• APRIL   22  @ East Mountain Inn, Wilkes-Barre, PA

• APRIL   28  @ Clarion Holiday Inn, Clarion, PA

Our Geriatric Education Center workshops are opened to all individuals who provide care to older adults, such as nurses, physicians, psychologists, social workers, and aging and mental health staff.

This project was supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number D31HP08847 "Geriatric Education Center of Pennsylvania" for $1,253,236.  The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government.

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

 
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