GERIONTOLOGIC NURSING - MS ANNA MARIE MARFIL MAN, MN, RN
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What is gerontology?
it is the study of the aging processes and individuals as they mature throughout the adult lifespan.
What is included in the study of gerontology?
-the physical, mental, social changes of aging
-analysis of the changes in society as. result of aging population
-application of this knowledge to policies and program development
What is Geriatrics?
Study of health andd disease in later life, a field more closely involved with medicine
Alternate name of geriatric nurses
gerontological nurses
Geriatric nurses
these nurses provide care to older people
What is gerontological nursing
A nursing sub-specialty for older patients
1904
first article on the care of the aged (american journal of nursing)
Dr. I. L. Nascher
Father of geriatrics
1914
First geriatric textbook was published
1935
Federal insurance law or social security
1950
first geriatric nursing textbook was published
1962
First meeting of the geriatric nursing
1965
Formation on administration on aging, older americans act. medicare
1966
Established geriatric nursing as specialty - Division of geriatric nursing
1976
Professional standards for gerontological nursing practice (ANA)
Florence nightingale
First geriatric nurse
Doreen Horton
Focused on care of the aged
Described advantages on geriatric care
What is the focus of gerontological nursing according to Doreen Horton?
To ot save lives but prevent untimely death and needlless suffering. Both these goals include respect for human dignity- the preservation of personhood as long as life continues.
What is ageism
The negative stereotyping based on age
what is geriatrics?
Branch of medicine that deals with problems and diseases of old, aging people
what is gerontology?
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary study of aging process & problems of older people
what is the graying of america?
Increased number of older adults in the US
What is senescence?
Process of aging within cells and organs accompanied by loss of organ function