noun
- the scientific study of aging and the problems of elderly people
Examples
- She earned her doctorate in gerontology to help improve care for seniors.
- The gerontology department studies how aging affects memory and cognition.
- His research in gerontology focuses on healthy aging practices.
- The university offers a master’s program in gerontology.
- Gerontology combines biology, psychology, and sociology to understand aging.
- Many hospitals now employ specialists trained in gerontology.