The study of aging and the aged. divides groups up into young aged (65-75) middle aged (75-85) and elder aged (85+).
A variety of topics are focused on, including living conditions, mental ans physical health (everyday tasks being performe). And even sexuallity (for reference watch "Sitll Doing It:The Intimate Lives of Women Over 65"). And a side note, although much of the elder population thinks they suffer from alzheimer's disease only about 3-5% do. Your long term memory actuallcy increases as you get older, it is you short term memory that decreases.
by Dustin April 3, 2005
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I want to get a degree in gerontology!
What the hell is that?
Its where I study old people.
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What the hell is that?
Its where I study old people.
Hey! Find out why gramps is an asshole all the time!
Old asshole wrinkle
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A term referring to the likeness of certain family members.
Named by the scientist Kat Schnur after certain observations in the Green family.
Named by the scientist Kat Schnur after certain observations in the Green family.
Daniel: Dude, Niklas and his father have the exact same nose! Weird!
Kat: Well, I guess that's due to the dominant green genes. Greenology!
Kat: Well, I guess that's due to the dominant green genes. Greenology!
by TheEscapologist April 20, 2011
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Biden is a gerontologee who , if reelected, will be the first President to need a nursing home in the Whitehouse.
by euphemistmo July 12, 2024
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