Physical activity is the greatest public health intervention for the prevention of age associated functional decline. By implementing outreach programs, the Aging and Physical Performance Laboratory is working to improving access to evidence-based physical activity programming for all older adults.

ABOUT GERON
DIRECTORY

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

FACILITIES

LOCATION

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

JOB RESOURCE CENTER

STUDENT PROGRAMS

RESOURCES
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

PHOTO ALBUMS

MEDIA

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

RESEARCH

ABOUT CENTENARIAN STUDY
PHASE I & II STUDIES
PHASE III STUDY
PROJECTS

PROJECT 1

PROJECT 2

PROJECT 3

PROJECT 4

CORE

CORE A

CORE B

CORE C

CORE D

CORE E

ADVISORS

EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
INTL CENTENARIAN STUDY
GEORGIA GERONTOLOGY CONSORTIUM
SEED GRANTS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

About Gerontology

Facilities

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The Institute of Gerontology is housed in the Slaughter Building. The building is located at the corner of Hancock and College Avenues in downtown Athens. The Institute of Gerontology building comprises approximately 7,800 square feet and is divided into a first floor and basement level layout.

The first floor consists of offices, supply and copy rooms, as well as a 662 square foot classroom and conference room. The classroom and conference room also contain our paper and digital reference library, as well as a state of the art computer and DVD/VHS projection system. The sound system in the conference room includes an integrated mixer, power amplifier and a JBL control speaker system. The basement level consists of the Older Adult Physical Performance Laboratory, offices, storage space, image library, and a 553 square foot computer support area.