Thematic Collections

A thematic collection is a carefully curated, online only section of an issue of The Gerontologist focusing on a topic or theme.

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Special Issues

• (2024) Climate Change and Aging
• (2023) Interdisciplinary Pathways: Humanities, Arts, and Gerontology
• (2023) Implementation Science in Gerontology
• (2023) Sexuality and Aging
• (2022) Social Determinants of Health in the Context of Race and Age

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Supplements

• Advancing Family Caregiving Research
• Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During Older Adulthood
• Alzheimer’s Association® Dementia Care Practice Recommendations
• Disrupt Aging: A Call to Action for Gerontologists

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Review Articles & Measurement Articles

Papers using sophisticated scale development procedures and/or review articles.

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International Spotlight

These articles will not only enhance our understanding about global aging but also spark international collaborations that ultimately will lead to more sophisticated research and better public policies and practices supporting older people.

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GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting

Join us at the GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA, November 13-16. With nearly 4,000 researchers, clinicians, educators, and other professionals under one roof, we're not just discussing aging; we're shaping the future of it together.

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Editor's Choice

Enjoy a selection of articles chosen by the editor to represent the breadth and depth of the research within The Gerontologist.

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Call for Papers

Submit your research to a variety of upcoming issues from journals of the Gerontological Society of America.

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Discounted Open Access Fees

The Gerontological Society of America is now offering members reduced article processing charges for all open access papers.

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Authors interested in publishing in The Gerontologist may be able to publish their paper Open Access using funds available through their institution’s agreement with OUP.

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