Healthy Aging Ch 1 Vocab

Ageism

discrimination against older adults

Age-friendly care

care that considers the unique needs and wants of older adults

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

an organization that represents the interests of colleges of nursing in the U.S.

American Nurses Association (ANA)

a national organization that is considered the voice of nurses in the U.S.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

the major accrediting body for continuing professional development and nursing certification in the U.S.

Core competencies

the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care to older adults

Elder law

a speciality legal practice r/t aging and the aged

Geriatrics

medical care of the aged

Geriatric resource nurse

in hospital, geriatric trained acute care nurse

Gerocompetencies

a set of standards or competencies to meet in order to provide high-quality care to older adults

Geropharmacology

a speciality in medications and pharmacy of older adults

Gerontological nursing

a speciality within nursing practice in which clients, patients, and residents are older persons

Geropalliative care nursing

palliative or comfort care of older adults

Gerontological rehabilitation nursing

gerontological nursing care of older persons in which rehabilitation is emphasized; care for those with rehabilitation problems such as stroke, brain injury, neurological disorders, or orthopedic surgeries

Gerontology

the study of aging or the aging process

Home care

services provided in the home of a home-bound person; may include skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aides

John A Hartford foundation

a philanthropic organization that promotes and funds research and practice in the care of older adults

John A Hartford Institue for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN)

the geriatric arm of the nursing program and NYU the provides resource and education on the care of older adults

Veterans Administration (VA)

an agency of the federal government that provides benefits and services to veterans as well as survivors of veterans; operates acute care centers, clinics, and long-term care facilities across the U.S. that provide medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services