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Overview of Geriatric Nursing Care by suganthi rajesh kanna is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an overview of geriatrics and gerontology. It defines key terms like geriatrics, gerontology, active aging, and classifications of elderly individuals. Geriatrics focuses on healthcare for older adults, dealing with diseases and treatment in old age. Gerontology is the scientific study of the aging process. The document also discusses population aging as a global demographic trend, with declining fertility/mortality and improved health leading to rapid growth in the elderly population
- Author
- suganthi rajesh kanna
- Language
- EN