Gerontology involves the study or research on the various aspects of our bodies as we grow old like biological, social, physical and mental changes. Gerontology is different from geriatrics which is the medical study of diseases in the elderly. There are many options in this field as life expectancy is on the rise. If one likes to work with the elderly, some of the institutes where one can study are:
Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi. Course: PG diploma in Health and Social gerontology
National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi. Course: PG diploma course in Geriatric care
Tata Institutes of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Course: Diploma in Gerontology
Indian Institute of Counselling, New Delhi. Course: PG diploma in Gerontological Counselling
Ramnarain Ruia College, Department of Psychology, Mumbai. Course: Certificate in gerontology