Interesting Facts

Social workers specializing in aging deliver services to families across three, four and sometimes even five generations!

Social workers promote the continued health and well-being of the 96 percent of older adults who are quite vital and lead active, healthy lives in the community.

According to the U.S. government, employment opportunities for gerontological social workers are expected to grow significantly due to the fact that people are living longer and the number of older persons is growing.

By 2030, one out of five Americans will be 65 years or older.