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Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (GGM) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the psychological, behavioral, social, and biological aspects of aging. GGM addresses a wide variety of topics in gerontology and geriatrics, including health economics, health services research, health outcomes, public health, medicine, biology, equity, social science, epidemiology, demography, and nursing. GGM is affiliated with the Southern Gerontological Society and is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Introducing a new series from Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and the Southern Medical Association. Teaching Case Studies: Managing Aberrant Behavior in Patients With Dementia.

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Explore Open Special Collections, inviting high-quality research on the psychological, behavioral, social, and biological aspects of aging.

Open for submissions: Special Collection on the COVID-19 Pandemic Effects on Older Adults, Families, Caregivers, Health Care Providers and Communities

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  • A journal that is published in association with the Southern Gerontological Society

  • Focus on research spanning the spectrum of gerontology and geriatrics

  • Open access format, driving high visibility for maximum global exposure

  • Leading resource on wide variety of topics related to health services research in gerontology and geriatrics

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Editors

  • Ronald C. Hamdy, MD

    East Tennessee State University, USA

  • Debra Dobbs, PhD

    University of South Florida, USA

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