Arkansas Gerontological Society
gerontology
[jer-uhn-tol-uh-jee]
Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging throughout the life course, birth to death. The emphasis is on both the reward and challenges of aging lives.
Our Purpose
As baby boomers move into retirement and our senior population continues to grow, we are experiencing an increasing need for services and support for our aging population.
While geriatrics focuses on the physical aspects of aging, primarily concentrating on providing medical treatment, gerontology takes a more holistic approach. Gerontologists study the changing mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual needs of aging adults.
In gerontology, we aim to improve overall well-being and quality of life through understanding these changes and developing strategies to help aging populations adjust to this stage of their lives. The AGS is a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources and education for aging Arkansans.
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Education
Learn more about our educational outreach, including our newsletter and scholarship and award programs.
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Thank You
We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our Virtual Exhibitors! Thank you for your support!
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Calendar
There’s a lot going on in Arkansas…and nationally! Explore opportunities for learning, educating, and participating!
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Resources
We hope you’ll find these gerontology-related links helpful. Let us know if you have one to add.
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Conference
Check here for details about our next conference and upcoming webinars and how to register.
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Scholarships
AGS helps its community thrive by awarding academic scholarships and awards for outstanding service.
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- Nicole Bonecutter, President