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  2. Gerontological nursing - Wikipedia

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    Older adults have been referred to as "the core business of healthcare" by gerontological nursing experts. [17] [18] Population aging and the complexity of health care needs of some older adults means that older adults are more likely than younger people to use health care services. [13] In many settings, the majority of patients are older adults.

  3. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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    An old man at a nursing home in Norway. Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English-speaking world as aged care), serves the needs of old adults.It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care), hospice care, and home care.

  4. Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders - Wikipedia

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    The NICHE Program provides the principles, resources and tools to stimulate a change in the culture of health care facilities and achieve patient-centered care for older adult patients. It is affordable and comprehensive, and benefits hospitals in a number of ways: Improved clinical outcomes; Positive fiscal results; Enhanced nursing competencies

  5. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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    Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer". It aims to promote health by preventing, diagnosing and treating disease in older ...

  6. The Sneaky Sign of Inflammation You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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    First, it’s important to understand that inflammation isn’t always bad. “Inflammation is one of the body’s key mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis, acting as a natural response to ...

  7. Gerontology - Wikipedia

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    Relative to the Census 2000, all geographic regions demonstrated positive growth in the population of adults aged 65 years and older and 85 years and older. The most rapid growth in the population of adults aged 65 years and older was evident in the West (23.5%), which showed an increase from 6.9 million in 2000 to 8.5 million in 2010.

  8. Daniel Jones signing with Vikings after release from Giants - AOL

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    Daniel Jones has found his new team. The former New York Giants quarterback is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday.

  9. New Kindle? Here are 10 accessories you need - AOL

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    This page turner works on any capacitive screen (i.e. screens that operate using the body's electrical currents), and includes a clip that goes onto the screen and remote you use can across a ...