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gerontology: see geriatrics geriatrics (jĕrēă`trĭks), the branch of medicine concerned with conditions and diseases of the aged. ..... Click the link for more information. . gerontology the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with elderly people gerontology [‚jer·ən′täl·ə·jē] (physiology) The scientific study of aging processes in biological systems, particularly in humans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These aspects of professionalism combined with development of human relationships provide on-going satisfaction to committed gerontological nurses. In an effort to infuse gerontological content throughout a BSW curriculum, a series of mandated service-learning assignments was implemented to expose social work majors to work with older adults as well as offer real-life settings in which to apply their skills. Writings about hope within gerontological literature assume social workers already possess hope that they can use in their practice. |
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