News Continuing Education Our Continuing Education Program on Issues in Aging provides excellent multidisciplinary education and training in geriatrics and gerontology for health and human service professionals. The Twelfth Annual Program is being held May 17-19, 1999. We receive many calls at the Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University, asking about careers in the field of aging. People want to know what jobs and careers are available, where professionals in aging work, how to become a professional in aging, how to select a program in aging, how to find out more about the field of aging, and how to find a job in the field of aging.
People choose to work in the field of aging for many reasons.
First, there are expanding career opportunities. More people are living longer, resulting in a demand for professionals with knowledge and expertise in aging. Second, the field of aging is very diverse, offering many different employment opportunities, such as working with healthy and active older adults or the frail elderly, or starting your own business in home health care or product design. Third, the field offers multidisciplinary opportunities to work with professionals from many other disciplines. And, finally, there is the potential to make a difference in the lives of older adults.