Describe the study and field of gerontology.

Using this week’s readings, write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on the field of gerontology in which you:

Describe the study and field of gerontology.
Identify the different disciplines involved in the field of gerontology.
Discuss how Baby Boomers will influence our views about aging.
Identify major myths and stereotypes associated with aging.
Discuss how living in an age-irrelevant society would impact the concept of optimistic aging.

Include the two 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly sources that have been provided below.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines. This includes an introduction,