"Getting older. Being older"

Prof. Dr. Hoff, professor of Social Gerontology, director of the “Health, Ageing, Technology” (GAT) Research Institute, and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, together with Prof. Dr. med. Christian Zippel, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics and professor emeritus at the Medical Faculty of Humboldt University of Berlin (Charité) and the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences in Berlin , has co-authored a new guide for older adults titled “Growing Older. Being Older. "

The process of growing older and being older raises many questions that require answers. Over many years, the editors have therefore worked together with the Federal Working Group of Senior Citizens’ Organizations (BAGSO), senior citizens’ offices, and other institutions providing assistance to older adults to collect questions that are answered in the book. The result is a comprehensive guide. In 26 chapters, 30 experts provide answers to a wide variety of questions, as well as tips and suggestions for dealing with problems that arise.

The book is based on the latest scientific findings but is written in an easy-to-understand style. It is intended to be a resource for seniors as well as for people who want to provide the best possible support to their aging and elderly relatives. If you’re curious, you can find the book here or directly via the following order form.

The discussion of specific issues and recent research findings on optimal care for older adults and their families is also the focus of the continuing education Master's degree programme in Social Gerontology at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. The MA in Social Gerontology program begins each year in the summer semester. The next enrollment deadline is March 15, 2018; classes begin after the Easter break. You can find more information about the part-time MA in Social Gerontology here.