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.
Dr. Douglas Scharre started his career at The Ohio State University Medical Center in 1993 when he joined the Department of Neurology. He is a board certified neurologist, a clinical researcher and a master clinician regarding diagnosis and management of cognitive issues. His research focuses on early detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia …
Read MoreDid you know that the month of May is observed as Older Americans Month? This annual nationwide observance first came to light in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy met with the National Council on Senior Citizens to bring issues affecting older adults to the forefront of policy discussions. From that date forward, Presidents have used May …
Read MoreThe most desirable and cost-effective method of aging – aging in place – is often difficult for older adults to successfully acheive. In fact, many older adults experience unnecessary and premature institutionalization that causes them and others a higher burden of bearing the costs of care. Successful aging in place strategies can minimize the provision of inappropriate …
Read MoreThe Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) is offering one-day updates in aging education for those who teach in this field. These summer update sessions are intended for full or part time educators in the field of aging, graduate teaching assistants, training instructors, workshop leaders, and anybody else interested in future teaching about aging. Friday …
Read MoreAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association (2011), deaths caused by Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have been rising dramatically and are expected to continue to increase as the baby boom generation ages. The older population is also becoming more racially and ethnically diverse as the overall minority population increases and experiences greater longevity (Administration on Aging, 2011). This …
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