Enhancing Gerontology Education: An Historical Perspective
2024
Enhancing Gerontology Education: An Historical Perspective
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Author Information
Author(s): Sterns Harvey
Primary Institution: University of Akron
Conclusion
The development of gerontology education programs has been slow despite the increasing need for personnel in gerontological services.
Supporting Evidence
- Gerontology education programs were developed in response to the needs of older adults.
- The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education was formed to support gerontology education.
- Funding from the Administration on Aging was crucial for developing gerontology programs.
Takeaway
This study talks about how schools have been trying to teach more about aging for a long time, but it's hard to find money to keep these programs going.
Limitations
The growth of gerontology programs has been slow and there are concerns about funding.
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