WHO CARES: WHAT IS THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE OF GERIATRIC AND GERONTOLOGY EDUCATION - Abstract - Igaf122.3271

Sep 29, 2026

Advancing geriatric and gerontology education is presented as increasingly urgent as the health and social service workforce fails to match aging demographics. The poster highlights low medical specialty interest, limited student exposure to gerontology, and substantial reluctance among social work students to work with older adults after graduation. It outlines barriers including inadequate training exposure, underrepresentation of geriatric specialists, and insufficient funding and incentives, then proposes baseline education and policy reforms to prioritize scholarships, assistantships, and internships.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Background

Barriers Identified

Training exposure and specialist representation

Funding and incentives

Proposed Recommendations

Expected Impact

FAQs

Why is geriatric and gerontology education considered urgently needed?

The current workforce does not keep pace with aging demographics, creating a growing need for better-prepared medical and social service providers.

What barriers does the poster identify in education and workforce development?

It points to limited exposure to geriatric/gerontology training, underrepresentation of geriatric specialists, and lack of funding and incentives for professionals working with older adults.

What recommendations are proposed to improve future education for geriatric care?

The poster recommends baseline education for all future practitioners working with older adults and policy reforms that prioritize funding incentives such as scholarships, assistantships, and internships.

Sep 29, 2026

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