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It is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. It focuses on
physical, mental and social changes in people as they grow old. A person interested in this
field can start his or her career by volunteering or working with NGOs or community service
agencies to know more about this field and the people working in it. Many private
companies, healthcare agencies, old age homes and nursing homes look for specialists in this
field. The starting salary might not be very high but with experience you can earn a lot more.
Where to apply?
TISS offers a diploma course in Gerontology. Apart from this, Institute of Home Economics,
New Delhi and Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai offer courses in this field. Calcutta
Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology also offers a one year postgraduate diploma course in
Gerontology and Age Management.
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