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Gerontology Institute

Preparing for an Aging Society through Research, Public Service, and Education

The Gerontology Institute carries out basic and applied social and economic research on aging and engages in public education on aging policy issues, with an emphasis in income security, long-term services and supports, healthy aging, age-friendly communities, and social and demographic research on aging.

The Gerontology Institute includes four centers:

 

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We Offer Programs in Gerontology

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The center is affiliated with the McCormack School of Policy and Global Studies.