Dr. Lorraine T. Dorfman's main area of research is in gerontology, focusing on adjustment to retirement, aging, and the family, and gerontology education. She is particularly interested in life transitions and how people adjust to them.

Research interests

• Gerontology
• Focusing on work and retirement
• Rural aging
• Family and aging
• Gerontology education

Teaching areas

• Aging
• Lifespan Development
• Aging & Family
• Gerontology Programs and Services