Physical changes in older adulthood affect all organ systems. When providing care for older adults, it is crucial to understand how your patients develop and change over time.

Older adults experience many challenges with their physiological, psychological , and psychosocial environment. Nurses across all specialties must provide compassionate and individualized care for older adults

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