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Gerontologist | Founder & CEO, The Way to Aging

Yolanda Lawler, MASM, RCFE, is a gerontologist and the Founder and CEO of The Way to Aging, helping older adults and their families navigate senior living, dementia care, geriatric care management, assisted living, memory care, residential care and the complex decisions associated with aging.

Her professional and educational background combines formal training in gerontology and psychology with hands-on leadership experience in senior living, memory care, home care, hospice-related care coordination and services for older adults.

A gerontologist is a professional who studies aging and helps older adults and their families navigate the changes that can come with it. Gerontology looks at the whole person, including physical health, memory, emotional well-being, relationships, and the ability to manage daily activities. A gerontologist may help families understand changing needs, find helpful resources, and plan for the future.

Gerontologists work in many settings, including senior living communities, care management, research, and family support. They may help a family compare assisted living and memory care, plan for a safer home environment, or coordinate services during a care transition. A gerontologist is not necessarily a medical doctor; a geriatrician is a physician who specializes in medical care for older adults.