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Mario D. Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University, California. Garrett was nominated in 2022 and 2023 as "...the most popular gerontology instructor in the nation,” according to authority.org. He has worked and lectured at the London School of Economics/Surrey University, Bristol University, Bath University, University of North Texas, University of British Colombia, Tokyo University, University of Costa Rica, Bogazici University, and at the University of New Mexico. As the team leader of a United Nations Population Fund, with the United Nations International Institute on Aging, he coordinated a five-year project looking at support for the elderly in the People’s Republic of China. Garrett founded the international aging magazine ‘BOLD’, now the “International Journal on Ageing in Developing Countries.” His 2013 talk on University of California San Diego TV had just under 2 million views. Garrett has over 50 academic publications, hundreds of blogs, and ten non-fiction books. You can find his work at www.mariogarrett.com
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  1. Choose age vocabulary carefully | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/.../choose-age-vocabulary-carefully...
    Jun 21, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  2. Jing debunked; sexual activity shown to aid life ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../jing-debunked-sexual-activity-shown-to-aid...
    Oct 11, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. midnight, Oct. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  3. As we age we become more practical, wise | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../as-we-age-we-become-more-practical-wise/?...
    Aug 30, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  4. Brain cells of older adults can grow when pressed | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../brain-cells-of-older-adults-can-grow-when-...
    Jul 5, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be ... U-T San Diego Virtual Career ...
  5. Attitude on aging matters | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/18/attitude-on-aging-matters/
    Oct 18, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. midnight ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. ... U-T San Diego Virtual Career ...
  6. Incidence — and fear — of dementia increase ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../incidence-and-fear-of-dementia-increase-wit...
    Jul 19, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  7. Few older adults in film and television | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../few-older-adults-in-film-and-television/?...
    Nov 8, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  8. Nation's youth trending toward diverse majority | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../nations-youth-trending-toward-diverse-majo...
    Aug 16, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and is currently on ... U-T San Diego ...
  9. SUCCESSFUL AGING EXPO IS SATURDAY ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../tp-successful-aging-expo-is-saturday-and-su...
    Feb 7, 2012 – U-T San Diego hosts its third annual Successful Aging Expo on Feb. ...1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mario Garrett, Ph.D., “Aging America: Policy ...
  10. Dance as journey of discovery | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/.../dance-as-journey-of-discover...
    Jan 7, 2012 – Directed by SDSU professor Mario Garrett, the festival's purpose is to offer positive images of aging. All films are free of .... U-T San Diego ...
  11. Life span is a moving target | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/nov/.../life-span-is-a-moving-target/
    Nov 1, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and is currently on ... U-T San Diego ...
  12. Increase in aging population means challenges ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../increase-in-aging-population-means-challen...
    Aug 2, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  13. Federal poverty level comes up short for elderly | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../federal-poverty-level-comes-up-short-for-el...
    Aug 23, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. 6 a.m., Aug. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  14. Dangers of the sexual revolution continue in old age | UTSanDiego ...

    www.utsandiego.com/.../sexual-revolution-and-its-dangers-continue-i...
    Jun 7, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  15. Travel tops the dream list for boomers | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../travel-tops-the-dream-list-for-boomers...
    Sep 13, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  16. San Diego Health Events, Shows & Things to do - UTSanDiego.com

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/san-diego-ca/events/health
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock ... U-T San Diego ...
  17. Dancing keeps body and brain limber | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../dancing-keeps-body-and-brain-limber/
    Jun 14, 2011 – Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State... UT-San Diego Fishing Report for March 20, 2012 · Padres adjusting ...
  18. The Successful Aging Expo - Featured Speakers - utsandiego.com ...

    www.utsandiego.com/aging-expo/featured-speakers/
    Mario Garrett, Ph.D. Professor Garrett has over 20 years experience in large data management, manipulation, and analyses; he coordinated the digitizing of one ...
  19. San Diego Talks Lectures Events, Shows & Things to do ...

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/oceanside_ca/events/talks+lectures
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock ... U-T San Diego ...
  20. Study links aging with increase in positive thoughts | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../study-links-aging-with-increase-in-positive/
    Jul 26, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  21. Don't let hearing loss lead to isolation | UTSanDiego.com

    web.utsandiego.com/news/.../dont-let-hearing-loss-lead-to-isolation/
    Nov 29, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  22. Emotional maturity means loving your brain | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../emotional-maturity-means-loving-your-brai...
    Jan 11, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m., Jan. ... Mario Garrett is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  23. Homelessness up among seniors | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/.../homelessness-up-among-seniors/
    Apr 26, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  24. Older adults are the backbone of volunteerism | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../older-adults-are-the-backbone-of-volunteeri...
    Mar 29, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  25. Rich or poor, older adults like to give | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../rich-or-poor-older-adults-like-to-give/
    May 24, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  26. Musical interaction key to emotion and, perhaps ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../musical-interaction-key-to-emotion-and-per...
    Apr 12, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  27. The graying of the drug generation | UTSanDiego.com

    web.utsandiego.com/news/.../the-graying-of-the-drug-generation/?...
    Apr 19, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  28. Cell phones a convenient link between ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../cell-phones-a-convenient-link-between-care...
    Mar 8, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  29. Help is out there for those facing depression ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../help-is-out-there-for-those-facing-depressio...
    Jan 25, 2011 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m., Jan ... Mario Garrett, a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University, can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  30. Feeling of well-being among older adults is on ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../feeling-of-well-being-among-older-adults-is...
    May 17, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  31. San Diego Talks Events, Shows & Things to do - UTSanDiego.com

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/pala-ca/events/talks
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock Society of San Diego at ...
  32. The brain can grow and be flexible for life | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../the-brain-can-grow-and-be-flexible-for-life/
    Sep 21, 2010 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  33. Hoarding is more than just clutter | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/.../hoarding-is-more-than-just-clutte...
    Mar 22, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  34. Need for dental care increases with age | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../need-for-dental-care-increases-with-ag...
    Jan 4, 2011 – By Mario Garrett & Julie Sugita. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. ... U-T San Diego ...
  35. The changing face of aging in San Diego | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../the-changing-face-of-aging-in-san-diego/
    Feb 17, 2011 – “The real issue here is what happens when everything comes together head-on, in convergence,” said Mario Garrett, a gerontologist at San ...
  36. Pet therapy provides benefits for everyone | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../pet-therapy-provides-benefits-for-everyone/
    Feb 22, 2011 – By Mario Garrett ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University and can be reached at ... U-T San Diego ...
  37. San Diego Free Lectures San Diego Events, Shows & Things to do ...

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/san-diego-ca/.../free+lectures+san+diego
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock ... U-T San Diego ...
  38. Dementia appears to be a pandemic in the making | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../dementia-appears-to-be-a-pandemic-in-the-...
    Oct 5, 2010 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  39. Anti-aging products can have side effects | UTSanDiego.com

    web.utsandiego.com/.../anti-aging-products-can-have-side-effects/?...
    Feb 8, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...
  40. San Diego Xxx In Events, Shows & Things to do - SignOnSanDiego ...

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/san-diego-ca/events/xxx+in
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock ... U-T San Diego ...
  41. San Diego Free Lectures In San Diego Events, Shows & Things to ...

    thingstodo.utsandiego.com/san-diego-ca/.../free+lectures+in+san+die...
    The Right to Die as a Human Right, a FREE Lecture by Mario Garrett, PhD Chair, Dept of Gerntology, SDSU, Sponsored by the Hemlock Society of San Diego at ...
  42. Prevent elder abuse by staying in touch | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/2010/.../prevent-elder-abuse-staying-touc...
    Nov 2, 2010 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and ...Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State ...
  43. Clean living will only get you so far | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../clean-living-will-only-get-you-so-far/
    Nov 30, 2010 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  44. Aging prison population looks destined to be a ... - UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../aging-prison-population-looks-destined-to-b...
    Dec 28, 2010 – By Mario Garrett & Chris Murphy ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can ... U-T San Diego ....
  45. Most older adults seek independence | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/news/.../most-older-adults-seek-independence/
    Sep 28, 2010 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. He can be ... U-T San Diego ...
  46. Cost of health care late in life can vary widely | UTSanDiego.com

    www.utsandiego.com/.../cost-of-health-care-late-in-life-can-vary-wid...
    Nov 23, 2010 – By Mario Garrett. 12:01 a.m. ... Mario Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University. ... U-T San Diego Virtual Career ...
  47. Fall-related injuries are a growing threat | UTSanDiego.com

    dev-www.sosd.com/.../fall-related-injuries-are-a-growing-threat/?...
    May 3, 2011 – Local news stories from U-T San Diego; breaking news, business and technology, local and national sports coverage, ... By Mario Garrett ...

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Mario D. Garrett, Ph.D., is a professor of gerontology at San Diego State University, California. Garrett was nominated in 2022 and 2023 as "...the most popular gerontology instructor in the nation,” according to authority.org. He has worked and lectured at the London School of Economics/Surrey University, Bristol University, Bath University, University of North Texas, University of British Colombia, Tokyo University, University of Costa Rica, Bogazici University, and at the University of New Mexico. As the team leader of a United Nations Population Fund, with the United Nations International Institute on Aging, he coordinated a five-year project looking at support for the elderly in the People’s Republic of China. Garrett founded the international aging magazine ‘BOLD’, now the “International Journal on Ageing in Developing Countries.” His 2013 talk on University of California San Diego TV had just under 2 million views. Garrett has over 50 academic publications, hundreds of blogs, and ten non-fiction books. You can find his work at www.mariogarrett.com
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