To prepare for this shift in demographics, there is a need for educational programs in gerontology. The objective was to find out whether individuals in the community feel there is a need for a master's degree in gerontology and if so, what topical areas should be covered. Participants ...
A deep interest in Information Technology and Communication (ICT) in the elderly is often driven by growing and unsustainable costs of health services. The unprecedented growth of the older population in Mexico and around the world, forces us to confront - in an urgent way - the health care ...
(1997). Comparison of Bachelor's and Master's degree gerontology programs: Alumni characteristics, employment and employer assessment. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 18(1), 77-89.Roberto, K. A., Usita, P. M., Weeks, L. E., & Wacker, R. R. (1997). Comparison of bachelor's ...
In this study, graduates of bachelor's and master's degree programs in gerontology completed the Standardized Survey Instrument for Graduates of Gerontology Programs developed by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. In addition, employers were surveyed about the level of gerontological ...