Geriatrics Vs Gerontology



These days everything related to the elderly is called geriatrics. However, it should be noted the difference between geriatrics and gerontology.

 

Gerontology is the science that studies the aging process in general and the modifications biological, psychological and social changes that occur in old age.

 

While geriatrics, is the branch of science that studies in older patients their clinical, therapeutic and social.

 

In this blog, I will focus mainly on the importance of geriatric nursing care to apply in a geriatric patient. At this time of life is so important to cure the patient how to care and improve their quality of life.

Bibliography:

• Navarre Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SNGG). [Website*]. Spain. [Revised 4/14/2013; Updated 04/08/2013]. Available at: http://www.sngg.es/es/noticias/noticias-corporativas/publicado-cuadernos-gerontolOgicos