SERVING THE CITIZENS OF GEORGIA

The Institute of Gerontology, formerly the Gerontology Center, was established in 1964 by an all-university committee commissioned by the President of the University. The Institute joined the College of Public Health in 2005. The Institute is charged to initiate, maintain, and collaborate in instruction, research, and outreach associated with aging and the aged.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sep 25, 2008 - 3:25:00 PM: 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Georgia Centenarian Study
Jun 4, 2008 - 8:00:00 AM: A Conference on "Physical Functional Performance and Disability in Chronic Disease and Older Adults"

EVENTS

May 16, 2008 - 8:00:08 PM: Upcoming Conference on End-of-Life Care - May 16-17, 2008
Mar 28, 2008 - 8:00:00 AM: 2008 Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology & Geriatrics - March 28-29, 2008

End-of-Life Conference

Our first End-of-Life Conference, "Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Frail Older Adults," was presented by the Georiga Geriatric Education Center on May 16-17, and was a huge success. Speakers from a variety of backgrounds covered a series of topics on Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Visit our photo gallery for pictures from the event.

GGEC Initiative

The Institute announces the continuation of funding of its Georgia Geriatric Education Center (GGEC). This $1.26 million dollar grant is funded by the Health Research Service Administration beginning September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010. The mission of this Center is to increase health literacy and to train health professionals in the care and safety of older adults, especially in Georgia's medically underserved areas.