1.

EXPLAIN THE ROLES

OF GERONTOLOGICAL
NURSE AS:

CARE PROVIDER
Gerontological nurses
have the expertise to TEACHER/EDUCATOR
assist older adults in the
self-management of their
specific chronic The nurse focuses on
conditions. This includes teaching the patient on
knowledge of the risk modifiable risk factors and
factors, signs and health promotion since
symptoms, treatment, most of medical diseases
rehabilitation and are preventable through
end of life care. lifestyle modifications.
Examples of this are diet,
smoking cessation,
exercise and stress
management.
The role of a geriatric care
manager is to help families
navigate the transitions of aging
and ensure the proper guidance,
resources, and support is in place.
MANAGER
The best geriatric care managers act
like the “coach” or “concierge” to
lead the family down the right path
to aging well.
 1. EXPLAIN THE ROLES OF
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE
AS:

The nurse acts in

behalf of the best ADVOCATE
interest of the patient,
focusing on the patients
autonomy and decision making.
For example, explaining a
nursing procedure to the
family members. As an
advocate, the patient must be
empowered to remain
independent and retain
dignity, especially in
difficult situations.
In being a research
consumer, gerontological
nurses can improve the
quality of patient care in all
RESEARCH settings. the nurse must be
up to date with current
CONSUMER research literature to be able
to provide the utmost care to
the elderly patients
2. CHOOSE ONE COMPETENCY
GUIDELINE FOR GERIATRIC
NURSING CARE BELOW AND
EXPLAIN.

ADOP T THE C ONC EP T OF INDIV ID UALIZ ED CARE

A S TH E STA ND A R D OF PR AC TIC E W ITH OLDER
A DULTS.

Every patient is different even though they may

experience the same illness. That is why
Individualization is considered a key feature of
nursing care by nurses, patients, and their families,
and by health care administrators.
To perceive individualized nursing care, nurses
should tailor nursing interventions for each patient.
Also, they should carry out individualized nursing
care by considering personal life situations such
as education and culture, beliefs and traditions,
habits, actions, preferences, and family
involvement in inpatient care. This can be achieved
by acquiring a comprehensive geriatric
assessment that includes a multidimensional
process designed to assess functional ability,
physical health, cognitive and mental health,
social issues, and environmental situation of
elderly person.