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The Gerontologist
About the Journal

The Gerontologist, published since 1961, is a bimonthly journal (first issue in February) of The Gerontological Society of America that provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human aging through the publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. It reflects and informs the broad community of disciplines and professions involved in understanding the aging process and providing service to older people. Articles, including those in applied research, should report concepts and research findings, with implications for policy or practice. Contributions from social and psychological sciences, biomedical and health sciences, political science and public policy, economics, education, law, and the humanities are welcome. Brief descriptions of innovative practices and programs are appropriate in the Practice Concepts section.

New Editor Chosen

GSA has named Rachel Pruchno, PhD, as the next editor of The Gerontologist, effective January 2011. She currently is the University Professor and Endowed Professor of Gerontology and the director of research for the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles (11 in The Gerontologist) and 10 book chapters. She is a co-editor of the book, “Challenges of an Aging Society: Ethical Dilemmas, Political Issues.” Pruchno has been actively involved on the institutional review boards of UMDNJ and Boston College.  She served on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Aging & Human Development and the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.

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