Gerontology nursing is a broad specialty where nurses may work in long-term care facilities, with home healthcare services and in hospice, caring for patients with limited mobility, impaired mental abilities, and those in pain. These nurses care for medical or surgical patients and see patients through acute illness and help them manage chronic disease.

A profession in gerontology nursing requires:

• an understanding of anatomical and physiological changes with aging.
• keen assessment and monitoring skills.
• vast knowledge about disease and conditions.
• ongoing education related to recommended treatment options.

Gerontology nurses focus on preventive care as elderly patients are often at greater risk of injuries and diseases such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.

• Nursing Pocket Cards, including delirium, dementia, and depression
• Guideline Summaries, including the Beers criteria
• Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
• Journals
  • Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
• Headlines and news stories
• Society partners