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This comprehensive study guide provides an in-depth exploration of gerontology, focusing on topics such as geriatrics, ageism, gerontological nursing, and the roles of gerontological nurses and advanced practice nurses (apns). It also covers the functions of gerontological nursing, the best practices for gerontological care, and the standards for gerontological care set by the american nurses association (ana). The guide also discusses long-term care practice settings and community practice settings, as well as the major categories of practice settings. This study guide is ideal for university students studying nursing or gerontology, particularly those in their second or third year.
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Gerontology - ✔... Geriatrics - ✔️Related to health care and medicine Ageism - ✔️discrimination towards age Gerontological nursing - ✔️... Old - ✔️societal term we use Elder, Senior, Older adult, Elderly - ✔️cultural terms used to refer to older people Centarian - ✔️People 100- biological age - ✔️what age a person physically looks ike The aged are more likely to die from _______ conditions than _____. - ✔️chronic, acute 3 chronological classes of old - ✔️young-old 65- middle-old 75- old-old (frail elderly) 85+ Leading causes of death - ✔️Heart disease, CA, stroke, COPD, pneumonia, accidents, alzheimer's disease Baby boomers - ✔️born 1946- Main characteristics of baby boomers - ✔️1. Diverse group
Roles of gerontological nurses - ✔️1. Provider of care