Citation

Torres-Gil FM. Gerontol. Geriatr. Educ. 2016; 38(4): 438-442.

Affiliation

Departments of Social Welfare and Public Policy , UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02701960.2016.1232594

PMID

27648865

Abstract

The fields of gerontology and geriatrics are facing unprecedented changes, pressures, and opportunities. The 21st century requires that we utilize contemporary approaches to modernizing these disciplines for new populations, new cohorts and new social, economic and political demands. This article draws on the authors professional, academic, and public policy experiences to suggest initiatives and paradigms that can set a road map to both change the last centuries' notions of longevity and social supports to one that accounts for technology, varied cohorts, a public/private sector divide, and the nexus of aging and diversity.

Language: en