Geriatric Nurses Receive Extensive Education in Care of Senior Citizens

A geriatric nurse receives specialized education in taking care of the needs of the elderly.  Elderly individuals have more specialized needs than most people and are often in a poorer state of health.  Some of the physical conditions that occur or worsen with age include osteoporosis, emphysema, cardiac conditions, hypertension, and other medical ailments that make it difficult or impossible for nursing home patients to take care of themselves properly.  There are also many psychological dimensions involved in aging.  When an elderly person loses independence and becomes unable to care for their own needs, depression or feelings of loss can set in and reduce the quality of life possible for this person.  Geriatric nurses are trained in helping elderly people deal with these feelings of loss and depression and may be able to help them come to terms with their changing bodies and minds.  Geriatric nurses make such credible witnesses because they have much more experience working with elderly patients than nurses who may have worked in maternity or pediatric units.  If your loved one has been involved in nursing home abuse, your Riverside nursing home abuse attorney may consult with a geriatric nurse to find out if anything could have been done to prevent the abuse and neglect experienced by your loved one.