Gerontology/Aging: Careers in Gerontology

Resources directed toward gerontology and aging.

Careers in Health Care

  • Diabetic Educator
  • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 
  • Memory Care
  • Grief Counselor
  • Patient Representative
  • Senior Care Pharmacist
  • Respite Care
  • Long Term Care Administrator
  • Disability Management Specialist
  • Assisted Living
  • Adult Day Care
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Registered Health Information Technician
  • Podiatrist
  • Medical Records
  • Herbalist
  • Dietician
  • Art Therapist
  • Activity Director
  • Audiologist
  • Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
  • Geriatric Psychiatrist
  • Geriatric Social Worker
  • Geropsychologist

Careers in Fitness/Wellness

  • Yoga Instructor
  • Cancer Exercise Specialist
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Nutrition Counselor
  • Wellness Management

Careers in Housing and Home Modification (To Support Independent Living)

  • Retirement Housing Professional
  • Senior Housing Administration
  • Co-housing Coordinator
  • Home modification specialist
  • Aging-in-Place-Specialist
  • Certified Eden Alternative Associate
  • Home Security
  • Home Organizer Consultant

Careers in Financial and Legal Services

  • Elder Law
  • Conservator
  • Certified Guardian
  • Career Planner
  • Retirement Planner
  • Victim Advocate
  • Insurance Sales and Service
  • Senior Real Estate Specialist
  • Senior Move Manager
  • Legal Assistant
  • Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Counselor

Careers in Leisure and Recreation

  • Voice Teacher
  • Event Planner
  • Dance Instructor
  • master gardening
  • Health Professional Travel Companion

Careers in Administration

  • Personnel Assistant
  • Human Resource Management
  • Urban Planner
  • Public Relations
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
  • Meal Site Operation

Careers in Personal Care and Services

  • Personal Shopper
  • Image Consultant
  • Elder Dating Services
  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Elder Cohousing
  • House sitting
  • In-home spa services
  • Pet Care

Careers in Intergenerational Activities

  • Environmental Programs
  • Adopt-a-grandparent
  • Intergenerational Specialist
  • Intergenerational Theater

Careers in Misc. Gerontological Positions

  • Adult Education/Teacher
  • Chaplain
  • Corporate Gerontologist
  • Learning Therapist
  • Life Coach
  • Transitions Manager
  • Senior Adult Minister
  • Personal Historian
  • Educational Gerontologist
  • Documentarian
  • Diversity Trainer
  • Certified Senior Advisor
  • Assistive Technology Specialist
  • Advocacy
  • Senior Publications