title: The evolution of gerontology and geriatrics in an era of a politics of aging.
abstract: The fields of gerontology and geriatrics are facing unprecedented changes, pressures, and opportunities. The 21st century requires that we utilize contemporary approaches to modernizing these disciplines for new populations, new cohorts and new social, economic and political demands. This article draws on the authors professional, academic, and public policy experiences to suggest initiatives and paradigms that can set a road map to both change the last centuries' notions of longevity and social supports to one that accounts for technology, varied cohorts, a public/private sector divide, and the nexus of aging and diversity.
authors.affiliation: a Departments of Social Welfare and Public Policy , UCLA , Los Angeles , California , USA.
authors.forename: Fernando M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Torres-Gil
mesh_terms: D005853:Geriatrics / Q000639:trends*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity; D011057:Politics; D011640:Public Policy
keywords: 21st century; cohorts; diversity; politics of aging; public policy