gerontological

/ˌdʒɛrəntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the scientific study of aging and the problems of older people.
    • The hospital's gerontological unit specializes in care for elderly patients.
    • The university offers a gerontological research program focused on healthy aging.
    • She attended a gerontological conference to learn about new treatments for dementia.
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