World Nursing Education

Gerontology Nursing

Gerontological nurses, also called geriatric nurses, care specifically for elderly patients. Professionals who specialize in this area often work in rehabilitation centers, hospice facilities, nursing homes, geriatricians' offices and patients' homes for one-on-one care. Gerontological nurses are specially trained to treat the complex physical and mental health needs of older adults. Registered Nurses (RNs) in geriatrics often work as case managers to design healthy regimens that elderly patients can follow to stay healthier and more active late in life. . Gerontological nursing is important to meet the health needs of an aging population. Due to longer life expectancy and declining fertility rates, the proportion of the population that is considered old is increasing.