GERIATRICS

LECTURE / NCM 114

DEFINING GERIATRICS H. SENIOR CITIZEN

• Older Adult reaches 60 years old
OVERVIEW I. OLD AGE
• The Standards of practice were • Older Adult ages Over 60 years old.
characterized by many "firsts" health care
providers that specializes and devoted
themselves into the care of older adults
that so on, developedalot of nursing
theories, studies and programs focuses in
this type of field.

TERMS
A. AGING
• The time-related deterioration of the
physiological functions necessary for
survival and fertility
B. AGEISM
• Prejudice or discrimination against
people based on their age.
• It typically applies to people who are
older but can also affect young
individuals
C. GERONTOLOGY
• The study of aging and older adults
D. GERIATRICS
• Medical specialty dedicated exclusively
to providing high-quality, patient-
centered care for older adults
E. GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
• Evidence-based nursing specialty that
addresses the unique physiological,
social, psychological, developmental,
economic, cultural, spiritual, and
advocacy needs of older adults.
F. GERIATRIC NURSING
• Concerned with improving and
maintaining the health of older adult
patients.
• Nurses in this field undergo specialized
education that teaches them how to
care for older adult patients and
understand their specific health needs.
G. ELDERLY
• Older Adult ages 60- 80 years old

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