Gerontology for Teachers: Professional Development

If you're looking to earn professional development credits in a hurry, our Gerontology for Teachers course can help. Watch mobile-friendly, short video lessons that prepare you to earn credits you can apply to your teaching licensure renewal requirements.

• Ch 1. Introduction to Gerontology
• Ch 2. Political & Ethical Issues in Studying Gerontology
• Ch 3. Research Methods & the Study of Gerontology
• Ch 4. Conducting Ethical Research When Studying Gerontology
• Ch 5. The Demography of Aging
• Ch 6. The Health of Older Adults
• Ch 7. Chronic Conditions of the Aging Population
• Ch 8. The Brain & Nervous System in Older Adults
• Ch 9. The Aging Muscle, Skeletal, and Integumentary Systems
• Ch 10. The Aging Sensory System
• Ch 11. The Aging Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Ch 12. The Aging Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
• Ch 13. Attention and Memory of the Aging Population
• Ch 14. The Cognitive Development of Older Adults
• Ch 15. Intelligence, Creativity, & Wisdom in Older Adults
• Ch 16. Mental Health & Lifespan Development Disorders in Older Adults
• Ch 17. Measures of Well-Being in Aging Populations
• Ch 18. Clinical Assessment in Psychology
• Ch 19. Anxiety Disorders Related to Aging
• Ch 20. Substance Use Disorders & Aging Populations
• Ch 21. Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults
• Ch 22. Personality & Older Adulthood
• Ch 23. Mood and Stress Disorders
• Ch 24. Treatment Methods for Psychological Disorders in Adults
• Ch 25. Aging in Society: Social Implications for Older Adults
• Ch 26. Interpersonal Relationships of Older Adults
• Ch 27. The Economics of Aging
• Ch 28. Work in Late Adulthood
• Ch 29. Work, Leisure & Community Involvement in Retirement
• Ch 30. Politics and Policy for Older Adults
• Ch 31. Dying and Bereavement in Older Adults