As our population of persons aged 65 and over grows and lives longer, the need for more practitioners with gerontology-specific training is growing as well. Opportunities for careers in gerontology are everywhere and more are appearing every day; however, the increasing number of options in this field makes the task of finding information, mentoring, and jobs more difficult. How do you know if gerontology is right for you and what options for practice are available? 101 Careers in Gerontology will guide you in your search, providing glimpses into and information about a broad range of options that are gerontology-specific or gerontology-related. This guide is for all levels of job seekers-college or high-school students looking to begin careers or paths of study, professionals needing credentials, mid-career job seekers, even guidance counselors or parents looking for help counseling young adults. Types of jobs and where you would work (including areas you may not have considered such as clothing design, anthropology, or law), education requirements for those jobs, practitioner profiles, and emerging job prospects are all outlined to give you the information you need to decide which path in gerontology is right for you. Interviews with practitioners provide insight on what it's like to be starting out in gerontology or to have worked in the field for years, as well as the experience of starting out with a degree versus on-the-job learning. So go ahead, use this book and tweak your interest, spur your imagination, or identify a broader spectrum of career possibilities that might be a good fit for you. Welcome to the exciting, dynamic, and ever-expanding professional world of Gerontology! Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Author	xiii
Preface	xv
Introduction	1
What is gerontology?	1
What created the interest in gerontology as a field of study and as a profession?	2
What is a gerontologist?	4
What types of jobs are available in gerontology?	5
Where do gerontological specialists and gerontologists work?	5
Career Position Profiles and Interviews	6
...And More	7
Actuary	9
Adult Day Program Coordinator	10
An Interview with Patricia Lee Hall, Adult Day Program Coordinator, University-Based Hospital System	12
Advocate	15
An Interview with Morgan F. Gable, Assistant Director of Grassroots Advocacy, International Orgarnization	17
Aging & Adult Services Division Manager, County Department of Human Services	20
Alzheimer's Association Chapter Program Director	21
Applied Sociologist	23
Clinical Sociologist	23
Architect	25
An Interview with Andrew Lee Alden, Project Designer, Architecture Firm	28
Art Therapist	31
Audiologist	33
An Interview with Kathleen M. Sawhill, Audiologist	35
Career and Employment Counselor	38
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs)	40
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CPG)	41
Consultant or Senior Care Pharmacist	42
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)	44
Certified Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G)	45
Certified Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (CASW-G)	45
Certified Advanced Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CACSW-G)	45
Clinical Geropsychologist	47
Communications Director, National Membership Organization	49
Continuing Care Retirement Community Administrator	50
Long-Term Care Facility Administrator	50
An Interview with David J. Mancuso, Administrator, Continuing Care Retirement Community	52
Cooperative Extension Service Specialist in Gerontology	55
County Commission on Aging (COA) Director	56
An Interview with Craig Zeese, County Commission on Aging Director	59
Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT)	62
Deputy Director, Area Agency on Aging	63
An Interview with Robert C. Schlueter, Deputy Director & Chief Information Officer, Area Agency on Aging	65
Drama Therapist/Registered Drama Therapist (RDT)	68
Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS)	69
Educational Gerontologist	71
Education & Curriculum Specialist, Lifelong Learning Program/Institute	73
An Interview with Linda Hayes Gallegos, Education & Curriculum Specialist, Public Library Lifelong Learning Institute	76
Elder Advocate, Area Agency on Aging	79
An Interview with Jennifer Illig, Elder Advocate, Area Agency on Aging	81
Elder Law Attorney	84
Certified Elder Law Attorney	84
Elder Care Attorney	84
An Interview with Roxanne J. Chang, Elder Care Attorney	86
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Director	88
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Coordinator	88
An Interview with Mary Ann Mooradian, Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Program Director	90
Fundraiser	92
Development Director	92
Geriatric Care Manager/Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PCGM)	94
Geriatric Dentist	96
Geriatric & Special Needs Population Manager, National Health-Related Professional Association	98
Geriatrician	100
Gerontological Librarian	101
Older Adult Librarian	101
An Interview with Richard Bray, Librarian & Director of Older Adult Services, County Library	104
Gerontological/Geriatric Optometrist	107
Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist	107
An Interview with John E. Kaminski, Optometrist/Low Vision Specialist	109
Gerontological Nurse (ADN)	112
Gerontological Nurse (BSN)	112
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP)	112
Gerontological Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)	112
Grant Writer	114
Home Care Agency Administrator	116
An Interview with Quanhong Qui, Home Care Agency Executive Director	118
Horticultural Therapist	121
Human Factors Engineer	122
Ergonomist	122
Gerontechnologist	122
In-Home Services Program Director, County Commission on Aging	124
An Interview with Barbara Slack Frankenfield, In-Home Services Program Director, County Commission on Aging	126
Intergenerational Specialist	129
Interior Designer-Gerontological Specialization	130
Healthcare Interior Designer	130
An Interview with Jane F. Dailey, Healthcare Interior Designer	133
K-12 Teacher	136
K-12 Curriculum Developer	136
K-12 Curriculum Specialist on Aging	136
Life Event Services Manager	138
Life Event Specialist	138
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)	140
Mediator	142
Family Mediator	142
Eldercare Mediator	142
An Interview with Susan J. Butterwick, Mediator, Mediation Trainer, and Attorney	144
Medical Librarian	148
Music Therapist/Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)	149
Nonprofit Community Leadership Training Program Coordinator	151
An Interview with Julie M. Daly, Program Director, City Nonprofit Leadership Training Organization	153
Nurse Case Manager	156
Nutrition Educator	157
Occupational Therapist (OT)	159
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)	159
Older Adult System of Care Director	161
Ombudsperson	163
Physical Therapist (PT)	164
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)	164
Recreational Therapist	166
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)	166
An Interview with Maureen Lee Pawlak, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Nursing Home	168
Registered Dietitian (RD)	171
Dietitian Technician, Registered (DTR)	171
Registered Financial Gerontologist (RFC)	173
An Interview with Rosanne Grande, Registered Financial Gerontologist (RFG)	175
Researcher	178
Research Associate	178
Research Assistant	178
An Interview with Abbe Linscott, Research Associate, University-Based Gerontology Center	181
Senior Companion Program (SCP) Director	184
Senior Companion Program (SCP) Coordinator	184
Speech-Language Pathologist	185
State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator	187
An Interview with Sarah Kusnier, MMAP (SHIP) Coordinator, County Commission on Aging	189
Strategic Policy Advisor	192
Strategic Policy Analyst	192
Technical Assistance Specialist, National-Level Transportation Center	193
Volunteer Program Coordinator	195
An Interview with Gretchen S. Jordan, Volunteer Resources Manager/Program Coordinator	197
...and More	201
Accounting	201
Advertising	202
Anthropology	202
Banking	203
Clothing and Textiles	203
Creative Writing	204
Educational Gerontology	205
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation	206
Entrepreneurial Gerontology	206
Exercise, Fitness, and Wellness	208
Family Gerontology	208
Film and Television	209
History	210
Hospitality Services and Tourism	210
Intimacy and Sexuality/Sexual Orientation/Sexual Health in Later Life	211
Journalism, Public Relations, and Communications	212
Marketing	213
Philosophy	213
Political Science/Policy and Aging	214
Religious/Spiritual Gerontology	215
Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency	215
Theatre Arts	216
Transportation	217
Glossary of Acronyms	219

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