Geriatric Care Online Degree Programs
Geriatric nurses specialize in healthcare for the elderly. Geriatric nurses are in much greater demand as the “Baby Boomer” population ages. Geriatric nurses often specialize in fields like long-term care, gerontology, and psychology of aging. They can also work with hospice to provide home-based care for the terminally ill and their families.
Geriatric nurses often work as professional care givers in homes to assist the elderly who still live independently. They are also needed in assisted living facilities, retirement communities, nursing homes, and primary care practices. Geriatric nurses often work with physicians, social workers, and pharmacists to provide the best care possible for the elderly and make the aging process easier on their families.
Featured Certificate Programs
Geriatric Care Management Certificate from Kaplan University
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