101+ Careers in Gerontology
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Financial Services
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Bill Payer |
Fraud Prevention |
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Career Planning |
Insurance Sales and Service |
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Certified Financial Planner |
Real Estate |
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Conservator |
Retirement Planning |
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Estate Planning |
Reverse Mortgages |
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Fitness/Wellness
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Fitness Trainer |
Recreational Therapy |
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Hydrotherapy |
Retreat/Wellness Spas |
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Nutrition Counseling |
Swimming Coach/Instructor |
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Physical Therapy Aide |
Yoga or Tai Chi Instructor |
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Health Care Services Continuum
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Art Therapy |
Memory Care |
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Adult Day Care |
Nursing Home Administration |
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Adult Foster Home |
Personal Physician Advocate |
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Assisted Living |
Pharmaceutical Contradiction Auditor |
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Alternative Medicine |
Pharmacy Technician |
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Geriatric Care Manager |
Recreational Therapy |
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Geriatric Case Manager |
Respite Care |
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Health Screening |
Skilled Nursing Care |
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Hospice |
Speech Therapist |
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In–home Services |
Substance Abuse Counselor |
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Medical Records |
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Home Modification (to support
Independent Living)
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Home Security |
Organizer |
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Interior Design |
Remodeling |
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Home Safety Auditor |
Weatherization |
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Intergenerational Activities
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Adopt-a-Grandparent |
Volunteer Management |
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Intergenerational Childcare |
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Leisure,
Recreation & Travel
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Cruise Lines |
Master Gardening |
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Dance Instructor |
Theatre Productions |
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Event Planner |
Tour Guide |
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Parks and Recreation |
Travel Agent |
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Golf/Tennis Coach |
Voice Teacher |
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Personal Care/Services
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Communal Living Coordinator |
In-home Art Instruction |
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Companion |
In-Home Spa Services |
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Cosmetology |
Pet Care |
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Elder Dating Service |
Pet Therapy |
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Hair Stylist |
Personal Shopper |
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House Sitting |
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Post Grad Professions:
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Audiologist |
Massage Therapy |
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Attorney |
Naturopath |
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Counseling/Psychiatry |
Occupational Therapy |
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DDS |
Optometry/Ophthalmology |
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Geriatric Nurse Practitioner |
Podiatrist |
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Geriatrician |
Physical Therapy |
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MSW |
RN/LPN |
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AAAs/Senior Centers/Centers for
Healthy Aging Wisdom Centers
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Activity Director |
Meal Site Operation |
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Aging Services Administrator |
Outreach |
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Information & Referral Specialist |
Volunteer Coordinator |
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Transportation
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Shopping |
Tour Bus |
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Special Needs Transportation |
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Workplace Wellness
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Employee Assistance Program (Eldercare,
counseling, I&R, etc.) |
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Ergonomics Assessment |
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Miscellaneous:
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Adult Education |
Media Personality |
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Demographer |
Mediator |
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Diversity Training |
Ombudsman |
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Documentarian |
Research |
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Elder Law |
Retail Operations (age-specific targets) |
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Funeral/Mortuary Services |
Senior Publications |
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Grant Writer |
Specialty Apparel |
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Historian |
Teacher |
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Life Stories |
Techno-Gerontology-assistive devices,
etc. |
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Lobbyist |
Transitions Manager |
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Marketing Director |
Urban Planner |
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