Resources and tidbits on the social and medical aspects of aging.

If you are interested in gerontology — the study of the aging — you might be able to get started on a good career path. After all, with Baby Boomers approaching retirement, you are likely to find that the demand for those who are adept at handling the issues related to aging are uniquely qualified for a number of career options. You can help with aging health, providing information for those who are getting older, or you can be involved in some other way.

You will also find that many of those who work with an aging population can see opportunities in other areas. Many seniors are trying to figure out how to retire. Whether they want to find new ways to travel, learn how to make their nest egg last longer, or just learn to relax a little more, there are plenty of questions that need answering.

If you plan to work with the aging population, you can find a number of helpful resources on the Internet. You will find a number of web sites designed to answer questions about aging, as well as about retirement. Here are 13 useful Q&A sites about aging and about retirement:

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Between 1996 and 2015, over 5,000 Americans per day will have turned 50 years of age — these are Americans who were born between 1946 and 1965, otherwise called the Baby Boom Generation. A focus on aging, gerontology and all the issues that focus on these topics have become a focus among online courseware programs and in government research. The following 40 educational opencourseware classes on aging and gerontology provide insight into issues such as disease, policy and death. (more…)