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

Apr 4, 2008 - 11:01:55 AM: 2008 Student Recognition Ceremony in Gerontology
Apr 1, 2008 - 10:38:00 AM: 2008 19th Annual Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics

EVENTS

Feb 29, 2008 - 2:08:07 PM: Upcoming Conference on End-of-Life Care - May 16-17, 2008
Jan 9, 2008 - 11:39:54 AM: 2008 Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology & Geriatrics - March 28-29, 2008

End-of-Life Conference

We hope you will join us for our first End-of-Life Conference, "Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Frail Older Adults," which will focus on learning more about innovations in hospice care, why and how to start a palliative care consult in your hospital, and why and how to improve end-of-life care in your nursing home.

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.