New Resources on Careers in Aging Available from AGHE

Two booklets and a videotape describing employment opportunities and the education/training needed to work in the field of aging are now available from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

These resources are made possible by a grant from the AARP Andrus Foundation and are designed to provide detailed information about the new and expanding professional roles that exist in aging-related careers. The increasing number of older persons worldwide and the "greying" of the baby boom have lead to a demand for new products and services, and this, in turn has lead to both the expansion of traditional jobs and jobs in "emerging" areas of employment.

Careers in Aging: Consider the Possibilities is a 12-page booklet primarily for high school and college students, designed as an introduction to the field. It answers such questions as: Why study aging and older persons; what jobs and careers are available; how do you become a professional in aging; how do you select a program in aging; how do you find jobs in aging?

Careers in Aging: Opportunities and Options is a 28-page booklet designed for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students and adults considering a career change. It addresses questions such as: What are the implications of an aging society for employment of professionals; what does it mean to work in the "field of aging:' what types of jobs exist for gerontological specialists; what kinds of educational programs are available; what should you look for when you select a gerontology or geriatrics education program?

Careers in Aging: Old Friends, New Faces is a 10-minute videotape focusing on the personal rewards of aging-related careers and the great variety of employment opportunities available. It is designed primarily for use by career counselors and for classroom use by gerontology, geriatrics, and aging studies faculty.

Single copies of the booklets are free: contact the AGHE office for the cost of multiple copies. The purchase price of the videotape is $10 (prepaid), postage and handling included. Order from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, 1001 Connecticut Ave, NW, #410, Washington, D. C. 20036-5504, phone: (202) 429-9277, FAX: (202) 429-6097.

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