The Field of Gerontology  Goals  To understand “why study aging?”  To explore what the field of gerontology is about  To look at life course transitions.

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The Field of Gerontology  Goals  To understand “why study aging?”  To explore what the field of gerontology is about  To look at life course transitions

What is Gerontology?  Why study aging?  We’re getting older!  What is gerontology?

What Are the Different Types of Aging?  Chronological age  Functional age  Biological age  Psychological age  Social psychological/Subjective age  Social age (social roles)

What’s the Difference Between a Cohort and a Generation?

What Is The Life Course?  Dimensions of the life course: Where will YOU be?  Life stages vs. life course

What is Ageism?  Common myths and stereotypes  Causes and Effects

Annual Editions Unit 3 Discussion Questions Take a few minutes individually to review the first 2 articles in Unit 3 (we need to fight age bias and older adults and tech use). Get into groups of THREE and answer the following question. Have someone take notes and put all three names on the paper:  What do you think causes ageism based on what you read in the article and what you’ve observed around you?