Gerontology is a study of aging process. It is a vast field that includes the research and study of various biological, social, physical and mental changes in the elderly. It also involves the application of this knowledge so that they can help the old. A few institutes that offer this course are:
· Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi. Course: PG diploma in Health and Social gerontology
· National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi. Course: PGD course in Geriatric care
· Tata Institutes of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Course: One-year part-time diploma in Gerontology
· Indian Institute of Counselling, New Delhi. Course: One year PGD in Gerontological Counselling
· Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. Course: Certificate course in gerontology which is of four months duration
· Calcutta Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology. Course: One year PGD in Gerontology & Age Management