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Introduction to Gerontological Nursing: Ageism, Key Terms and the Nurse's Role

First lecture of a geriatric nursing unit setting out the key terms of ageism, geriatrics, gerontology, gerontological nursing and gerontological rehabilitation nursing, and noting how many attitudes toward older adults are not grounded in fact. Covers the holistic biopsychosocial view of ageing and the nurse's advocacy for older adults at every level of prevention.

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