Proposed Intergenerational Day Care Center at OSU. Learn More.
The OSU S.A.G.E. Series is a three-course distance learning program which provides a Certificate of Completion in Gerontology. S.A.G.E. is appropriate for professionals currently working in aging or those wishing to pursue a career serving older adults; administrators, regulators, direct service providers, policy makers, program evaluators, and others caring for our aging population.
SUNSET offers 14 continuing education modules developed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those caring for others or working in a long-term care setting where people are at the most vulnerable points in their lives — at the end of life.
The PSC Program is a partnership between the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology and the American Association of Service Coordinators that provides on-line professional development and continuing education for Service Coordinators working with older adults, at risk families, and persons with disabilities toward independent living.
The AHEC Health Literacy Program offers comprehensive continuing education in the field of health literacy. Modules are appropriate for physicians, nurses, therapists, counselors, and all health practitioners providing direct or indirect patient care.
The Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging is a university-wide program that offers current OSU graduate and professional students advanced educational opportunities in the field of aging. The Specialization’s core curriculum focuses on the basic components of gerontology shared by many disciplines, while the electives allow students to pursue either a research agenda or a more clinically-oriented pathway.
Many faculty across the OSU campus are active in aging teaching and research. Contact information, as well as teaching and research interests, are provided to help you connect with those who share your interest in the field of aging. View Faculty
Physicians trained in geriatric medicine possess unique expertise in caring for patients as they age. Personalized care can be established for patients over the age of 65 through the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Department of Family Medicine at The Ohio State University. Read more…
Whether you are interested in becoming a research participant or collaborating on research of mutual interest, we hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about some of the aging research activities underway at Ohio State.
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Learn more about The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
A career in aging brings many opportunities in health care, social and supportive services, wellness and prevention, advocacy, education, community-based programming, and more. Learn more.
The Ohio Department of Aging has partnered with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) once again to offer the Practitioner of the Year Award. This award honors excellence in research and partnerships in the field of aging by recognizing individuals and organizations that either have improved services to older adults through research and …
Read MoreAs the University moves toward the much anticipated semester conversion this summer, the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging has received approval of the conversion plan requested by the Specialization’s Coordinating Committee. It is of note that the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging was introduced in 1993 as the first interdisciplinary specialization offered at Ohio State! …
Read MoreMusic in Older Adulthood (Music 6895) will be taught by Dr. Patricia Flowers during Summer Semester. This is a very interesting course that is part of the elective options within the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Aging. Dr. Flowers has traditionally taught this course every other year, and student feedback has always been overwhelmingly positive. We encourage you to …
Read MoreWe’ve all heard that there are benefits associated with working with animals for people who have a wide variety of physical and mental challenges, but did you know that this theory is being put to the test right here at The Ohio State University? Dr. Holly Dabelko-Schoeny at the College of Social Work and Dr. …
Read MoreDon’t miss out on the Ohio Association for Aging and Education (OAGE) 36th Professional and Student Conference! The theme this year is “Serving Underserved Populations: Images of Aging, and Inovative Ideas of Aging”. Submit your abstract and presentation proposals to OAGE through February 11th, 2012 to be considered for participation as a presenter. OAGE 36th Professional and Student Conference …
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