Gerontology

Gerontology is an umbrella term covering a wide range of professions that study various aspects of aging including social, psychological, cognitive and biological. Unlike geriatrics, a more familiar term that most associate with aging, gerontology is concerned specifically with the social, psychosomatic and biological facets of aging. It is the study of aging across the lifespan, while geriatrics is focused on the aging process amongst only older adults and is associated with internal medicine

The book Tuesdays with Morrie and how it relates to the Social Gerontology textbook was great supplemental tool. Tuesdays with Morrie also was enlightening to read during our group service learning project at the Amistad Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The two sources and the group service learning project were educational, emotional, and experiencing. Gerontology, the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2011). Aging is a process of life that

As part of the Aultman’s BSN curriculum in the third year they require a Gerontology Course. The Gerontology Course is designed to look at the unique needs of the elder adult. This course examines self-perceptions of the elderly and discusses theories and concepts of the elderly. ("About Aultman," 2015-2016). Ethical and legal issues involving care of the elderly are also discussed in this course ("About Aultman," 2015-2016). Although this is an excellent course one of the primary discussions and

One of the cornerstones of geology is the principle of uniformitarianism, which is based on the premise that present-day processes have operated throughout geologic time. Therefore, to understand and interpret geologic events from evidence preserved in rocks, we must first understand present-day processes and their results. Uniformitarianism is a powerful principle that allows us to use present-day processes as the basis for interpreting the past and for predicting potential future events. However

internship; adult day services program and will go on to benefit me in my chosen career. Courses in child, youth, and family studies started me down a particular path career wise, but I soon took a detour once I attended my first Gerontology class; Intro to Gerontology, at which point I found myself traveling down a new career path, one where I would end up working with the elderly. All the courses that I have taken have impacted how I think, my beliefs, and values both as a professional, as well

I am writing to apply for the position posted on your website for the Gerontology – Aging Services Professional Program Instructor at your New Richmond Campus in Wisconsin. I earned my MSW in December of 2015 from the University of New England and am currently pursuing my MN MGSW licensure. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my strong skill set in working with individuals and families facing the current difficulties the aging are faced with using a holistic approach while educating about

Gerontology Interview Reflection: My experiences in interviewing with an older adult Although we all become old someday, how many people are aware of what are normal or abnormal processes of aging? It is very important for us as nursing students to learn about them in order to take care of older adults. As a part of geriatric clinical, I had an opportunity to interview one of the residents at the Continuing Care Center. Interviewee’s Current Status and Past Medical History My interviewee was a

after finishing my education. I also love nutrition counseling and health coaching. Older people is the population I am interested in working with the most, since I minor in Gerontology. Hopefully I can achieve my professional plan and be able to serve, bring happiness and light to others, especially people in needs. gerontology . apply what learned. learn what. Working in the diet room at the Missionary Training Center enabled me to apply various food service principles to my employment. I was able

Assessment of Gerontology In searching for resources for this assignment, most of the articles written have at least one thing in common. The baby boomers are getting older, as a result, they will represent 20% of the total population from now until 2030. The number of persons who are 65 years and older is 12% of the population, the life expectancy of 77.9 years has caused this increase. The older people over age 85 is at about 40%, and the number of centenarians is on the rise (Center for Disease

Essay I am looking forward to becoming an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse. I have dreamed of furthering my education for a long time now. Presently, I am a Psychiatric Staff RN, BSN on an acute care inpatient psychiatric unit. I have been practicing in this position for 11 years now. I also have approx. 10 years of medical/surgical experience from a community hospital .I love what I do, but I am limited by my medical knowledge in that I cannot diagnose nor order treatments for many common