Careers Working with Aged People

The study of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging is called gerontology. Doctors who treat older people are called geriatricians. However both these are not sufficient to provide support to the growing number of older people in our society. If you think that working with older people is for you, check out this list of unusual careers. There’s something here for all levels of education and for people with varied interests.

The obvious careers that come to mind are those where medicine & nursing are specialized for older people. But there are many more requirements in other fields where one can specialize in providing services to the elderly.

Direct Careers
  1. Geriatric Care Manager
  2. Social Worker in Gerontology
  3. Family Counselor
  4. Eldercare Mediator
  5. Alzheimer’s Advisor
Design Related Careers
  1. Architect for Geriatric Facilities
  2. Interior Designer-Gerontological Specialization
  3. Technical Advisor for Security & Communication for the Elder
Therapy Related Careers
  1. Physical Therapist
  2. Art Therapist
  3. Dance Movement. Drama Therapist
  4. Yoga Teacher
  5. Music Therapist
  6. Speech-Language Pathologist 
Other Related Careers
  1. Recreation Specialist, Residential Facilities
  2. Occupational Therapist
  3. Elder legal Advisor
  4. Financial Gerontologist
Organisation Related Careers
  1. Fundraiser
  2. Adult Day Program Coordinator
  3. Long-Term Care Facility Administrator
  4. Home Care Agency Administrator
  5. Senior Companion Program Coordinator
  6. Volunteer Program Coordinator
Other Related Careers
  1. Audiologist
  2. Geriatric Optometrist - Low Vision Specialist
  3. Dietitian - Nutrition Educator