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Author xiii
Preface xv
Introduction 1
What is gerontology? 1
What created the interest in gerontology as a field of study and as a profession? 2
What is a gerontologist? 4
What types of jobs are available in gerontology? 5
Where do gerontological specialists and gerontologists work? 5
Career Position Profiles and Interviews 6
...And More 7
Actuary 9
Adult Day Program Coordinator 10
An Interview with Patricia Lee Hall, Adult Day Program Coordinator, University-Based Hospital System 12
Advocate 15
An Interview with Morgan F. Gable, Assistant Director of Grassroots Advocacy, International Orgarnization 17
Aging & Adult Services Division Manager, County Department of Human Services 20
Alzheimer's Association Chapter Program Director 21
Applied Sociologist 23
Clinical Sociologist 23
Architect 25
An Interview with Andrew Lee Alden, Project Designer, Architecture Firm 28
Art Therapist 31
Audiologist 33
An Interview with Kathleen M. Sawhill, Audiologist 35
Career and Employment Counselor 38
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) 40
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CPG) 41
Consultant or Senior Care Pharmacist 42
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 44
Certified Social Worker in Gerontology (CSW-G) 45
Certified Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (CASW-G) 45
Certified Advanced Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CACSW-G) 45
Clinical Geropsychologist 47
Communications Director, National Membership Organization 49
Continuing Care Retirement Community Administrator 50
Long-Term Care Facility Administrator 50
An Interview with David J. Mancuso, Administrator, Continuing Care Retirement Community 52
Cooperative Extension Service Specialist in Gerontology 55
County Commission on Aging (COA) Director 56
An Interview with Craig Zeese, County Commission on Aging Director 59
Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT) 62
Deputy Director, Area Agency on Aging 63
An Interview with Robert C. Schlueter, Deputy Director & Chief Information Officer, Area Agency on Aging 65
Drama Therapist/Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) 68
Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS) 69
Educational Gerontologist 71
Education & Curriculum Specialist, Lifelong Learning Program/Institute 73
An Interview with Linda Hayes Gallegos, Education & Curriculum Specialist, Public Library Lifelong Learning Institute 76
Elder Advocate, Area Agency on Aging 79
An Interview with Jennifer Illig, Elder Advocate, Area Agency on Aging 81
Elder Law Attorney 84
Certified Elder Law Attorney 84
Elder Care Attorney 84
An Interview with Roxanne J. Chang, Elder Care Attorney 86
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Director 88
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Coordinator 88
An Interview with Mary Ann Mooradian, Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Program Director 90
Fundraiser 92
Development Director 92
Geriatric Care Manager/Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PCGM) 94
Geriatric Dentist 96
Geriatric & Special Needs Population Manager, National Health-Related Professional Association 98
Geriatrician 100
Gerontological Librarian 101
Older Adult Librarian 101
An Interview with Richard Bray, Librarian & Director of Older Adult Services, County Library 104
Gerontological/Geriatric Optometrist 107
Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist 107
An Interview with John E. Kaminski, Optometrist/Low Vision Specialist 109
Gerontological Nurse (ADN) 112
Gerontological Nurse (BSN) 112
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) 112
Gerontological Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 112
Grant Writer 114
Home Care Agency Administrator 116
An Interview with Quanhong Qui, Home Care Agency Executive Director 118
Horticultural Therapist 121
Human Factors Engineer 122
Ergonomist 122
Gerontechnologist 122
In-Home Services Program Director, County Commission on Aging 124
An Interview with Barbara Slack Frankenfield, In-Home Services Program Director, County Commission on Aging 126
Intergenerational Specialist 129
Interior Designer-Gerontological Specialization 130
Healthcare Interior Designer 130
An Interview with Jane F. Dailey, Healthcare Interior Designer 133
K-12 Teacher 136
K-12 Curriculum Developer 136
K-12 Curriculum Specialist on Aging 136
Life Event Services Manager 138
Life Event Specialist 138
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) 140
Mediator 142
Family Mediator 142
Eldercare Mediator 142
An Interview with Susan J. Butterwick, Mediator, Mediation Trainer, and Attorney 144
Medical Librarian 148
Music Therapist/Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) 149
Nonprofit Community Leadership Training Program Coordinator 151
An Interview with Julie M. Daly, Program Director, City Nonprofit Leadership Training Organization 153
Nurse Case Manager 156
Nutrition Educator 157
Occupational Therapist (OT) 159
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) 159
Older Adult System of Care Director 161
Ombudsperson 163
Physical Therapist (PT) 164
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) 164
Recreational Therapist 166
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) 166
An Interview with Maureen Lee Pawlak, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Nursing Home 168
Registered Dietitian (RD) 171
Dietitian Technician, Registered (DTR) 171
Registered Financial Gerontologist (RFC) 173
An Interview with Rosanne Grande, Registered Financial Gerontologist (RFG) 175
Researcher 178
Research Associate 178
Research Assistant 178
An Interview with Abbe Linscott, Research Associate, University-Based Gerontology Center 181
Senior Companion Program (SCP) Director 184
Senior Companion Program (SCP) Coordinator 184
Speech-Language Pathologist 185
State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator 187
An Interview with Sarah Kusnier, MMAP (SHIP) Coordinator, County Commission on Aging 189
Strategic Policy Advisor 192
Strategic Policy Analyst 192
Technical Assistance Specialist, National-Level Transportation Center 193
Volunteer Program Coordinator 195
An Interview with Gretchen S. Jordan, Volunteer Resources Manager/Program Coordinator 197
...and More 201
Accounting 201
Advertising 202
Anthropology 202
Banking 203
Clothing and Textiles 203
Creative Writing 204
Educational Gerontology 205
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 206
Entrepreneurial Gerontology 206
Exercise, Fitness, and Wellness 208
Family Gerontology 208
Film and Television 209
History 210
Hospitality Services and Tourism 210
Intimacy and Sexuality/Sexual Orientation/Sexual Health in Later Life 211
Journalism, Public Relations, and Communications 212
Marketing 213
Philosophy 213
Political Science/Policy and Aging 214
Religious/Spiritual Gerontology 215
Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency 215
Theatre Arts 216
Transportation 217
Glossary of Acronyms 219
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