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Gerontologist by https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz Heed 302 Vision Board en-us 2019-03-01 01:17:56 UTC 2019-03-01 02:20:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Description shawan_alexia81 https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336704335 A Gerontologist is a professional working with the elderly population. They provide care, therapy, recreation, or impaired living conditions. A Gerontologist may have a background in Health Care, Health Service Management and nursing. A Gerontologist has to have patience, compassion, good communication skills, and proper education.]]> 2019-03-01 01:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336704335 Duties of a Gerontologist shawan_alexia81 https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336705353 The duties of a Gerontologist include:

Helping the elderly cope with decline in overall health.
Assistance with disorders like Dementia and Depression.
keeping detail and confidential records.
implement the appropriate treatment plans.
Help with day to day activities.
Advocate.

]]> 2019-03-01 01:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336705353 Fields of Work shawan_alexia81 https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336709267 One can find employment in nearly any facility that treats or accommodates to older adults. Such as:

Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Residential Communities
Community Centers
Hospice

]]> 2019-03-01 01:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336709267 Degree Requirement shawan_alexia81 https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336710266 Students usually start with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing. Some undergrad Universities offer degree programs in Gerontology.With a bachelors you can works as a practitioner. One could also go through a certificate program if earned a masters in another field and wish to work with the elderly. Research and Administration roles require and Master or Doctoral. ]]> 2019-03-01 01:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336710266 shawan_alexia81 https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336713253 2019-03-01 02:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shawan_alexia81/odnizxnfongz/wish/336713253