Gerontology: practice, knowledge and the birth of a new professional field

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to discuss Gerontology as a field of practice, knowledge and present initial thoughts about the creation of a new professional field in describing their first experiences of acting gerontologist's degree in Gerontology. Part of the discussion is based on the reflections of the study group of the Association of Gerontology (ABG), with the aim of evaluating the action field for gerontologist and to systematize the main skills applied in the context of his professionalism. The performance of BA in Gerontology is an ongoing process and it can be seen in Brazil, Portugal, Canada, USA and most countries of Latin America. This professional has the important task of strengthening and maturing the brazilian Gerontology context of practices and knowledge in aging field.