In 2008, the percentage of population ages who were employed in Idaho was % % %

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

What’s the Plan? 1.Gerontology Survey 2.Population 3.Programming Tips 4.Gerontology Resources Guide 5.Recap and Q&As

Marilia Antunez and Carrie Moore Albertsons Library Boise State University, Boise, ID Southwest Idaho Library Association (SWILA) Presentation Eagle, ID, April 14, 2012 GERONTOLOGY, WHAT?: Discovering “jazzy” resources for and about older adults

What is the average age of U.S. librarians? and over

A Diverse Population Young-old: Old-old: Oldest-old: 85+ “Seniors” are not just one generation. The heterogeneity of the elderly is also evident in gender, race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health, activity level, and living arrangements.

In 2010, the median age of Americans was What was the median age of Idaho in 2010?

Where Do You Fall? Example: Four Generations Matures (“Builders”): born between 1918 and 1945 Baby Boomers: born between 1946 and 1964 GenXers (“Busters”): born between 1965 and 1976 GenYers (“Millennials”): born between 1977 and 1994

The Field of Gerontology Gerontology: the scientific study of biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging Geriatrics: medical aspects of aging Growth of older population, public libraries 87 U.S. institutions offer graduate gerontology degrees in 2009.

Growth of the Older Population Changes in life expectancy At birth; at age 65; male vs. female Maximum life span Those are projected to be the fastest growing segment of the adult population in the next 10 years. Centenarians

Older Adults and the Internet The number of older adults using the Internet increases as computer users join the ranks of older adults. Older adults who are online are as likely as younger users to go online on a typical day. 66% of older adults that use the Internet have looked for health information online. Pew Internet & American Life Project:

All 5 senses tend to decline with age. 1.True 2.False

Top Gerontology Resources

All older adults become senile. 1.True 2.False

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