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Advancing Gerontological Nursing at the Intersection of Age-Friendly Communities, Health Systems, and Public Health
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
  • Jane Carmody, The John A. Hartford Foundation
  • Kathy Black, University of South Florida
  • Alice Bonner, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston
  • Megan Wolfe, Trust for America’s Health, Washington, DC
  • Terry Fulmer, The John A. Hartford Foundation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20210125-01
Abstract

Mounting efforts to improve care and promote healthy aging throughout society and across the care continuum have created unique opportunities for gerontological nursing practice. Population aging has invoked a multitude of responses among all levels of international and national organizations, foundations, health care, and government to meet the needs and promote preferences of older adults. Large-scale programs by the World Health Organization, The John A. Hartford Foundation, Institute for Health-care Improvement, and Trust for America's Health have galvanized to advance the momentum of age-friendly communities, health care, and public health. Gerontological nurses can leverage this growing interest in aging by enhancing their knowledge about age-friendly movements, influencing these movements with their expertise in evidence-based practices, and advancing their own competencies in caring for older adults in any setting.

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0
Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Gerontological Nursing, v. 47, no. 3, p. 13-17

Citation Information
Jane Carmody, Kathy Black, Alice Bonner, Megan Wolfe, et al.. "Advancing Gerontological Nursing at the Intersection of Age-Friendly Communities, Health Systems, and Public Health" Journal of Gerontological Nursing Vol. 47 Iss. 3 (2021) p. 13 - 17
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kathy-black/23/