define gerontology nursing
Welcome to the National Gerontology Section (NZNO). Definition of Gerontology Nursing. Gerontology Nursing is an evidence based nursing specialty practice that addresses the unique physiological, psychological, developmental, economic, cultural and spiritual needs related to the process of ageing and care of older adults.
Rather, this decision is determined by the individual patient's needs, and the availability of a specialist. It is important to note the difference between geriatrics, the care of aged people, and gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself. The term geriatrics comes from the Greek Î³Î­ÏÏÎ½ geron meaning old man, and Î¹Î±ÏÏÏÏ iatros meaning healer. However, geriatrics is sometimes called medical gerontology.