NRS471
Introduction to Geriatric and
Gerontology
Dr Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad
Sharoni Centre for Nursing
Studies UiTM Puncak Alam,
Malaysia
,1
, Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the demographic of elders
in Malaysia.
2. Identify the different categories of elders
as they range from 65 to 100 years of age.
2
, Learning Outcomes (cont'd)
3. Describe ageism and its contribution to the
development of negative stereotypes
about elders.
4. Compare and contrast gerontology
and geriatrics.
5. Describe the development of
gerontological nursing and the roles of the
gerontological nurse.
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Introduction to Geriatric and
Gerontology
Dr Siti Khuzaimah Ahmad
Sharoni Centre for Nursing
Studies UiTM Puncak Alam,
Malaysia
,1
, Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the demographic of elders
in Malaysia.
2. Identify the different categories of elders
as they range from 65 to 100 years of age.
2
, Learning Outcomes (cont'd)
3. Describe ageism and its contribution to the
development of negative stereotypes
about elders.
4. Compare and contrast gerontology
and geriatrics.
5. Describe the development of
gerontological nursing and the roles of the
gerontological nurse.
3
