HCS 548 WEEK 6

Signature Assignment: Gerontology Conference Presentation Directions:

You have been asked to prepare a presentation for the Annual Gerontology Conference. You will present to an audience of older adults, administrators of geriatric clinics, facilities, and services, and managers of geriatric practices.

Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation analyzing the foundational concepts of gerontology.

Address the following in the Signature Assignment: Gerontology Conference Presentation:

• Analyze the foundational concepts of gerontology.
• Analyze how the field of gerontology is multifaceted and collaborative as aging is not the responsibility of a single field.
• Analyze two to three major theories of aging.
  • Consider the relationship between aging theories and myths and stereotypes about aging.

Include at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar articles to support your presentation.

Format your references according to APA guidelines on the references slide.

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