Essays on Gerontology

Gerontology is a relatively unexplored field in relationship to the entire human civilization. Because we are in the demographic infancy of old age, we are said to be still in a societal and cultural exploration phase of old age. Therefore, what we witness today, as...

Issues and Trends in Healthcare and How the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Can Influence Practice The healthcare profession is in constant demand of healthcare providers; luckily mid-level practitioners are willing to step up and fill this void. The number of nurse practitioner (NP) programs has increased...

There is a perception as well as a consensus from the fields of mental health that aging is linked with an increase in individual’s risk of depression. The arguments hold that the depression as one age pertains to the aging process that is often associated...