Older Adult Relocation: Considerations for Nurse Practitioners
Abstract
The projected trends of the senior and baby-boomer population represent a projected demographic change that is nothing short of astounding. The nation's older adult population will continue to swell and, by 2035, will make up approximately 18% to 23% of the total population, nearly doubling this current age segment. With this significant and inevitable shift in demographics, individual, family, and community needs will increase proportionally. Nurse practitioners in primary care settings need to be cognizant of these trends and provide proactive assessments and health promotion advice to older patients and their families.
In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
1Joseph Kirst, RN, BSN, MS/ANP, practices as a nurse practitioner in spine and neurological surgery at Luther Midelfort-Mayo Health System, Eau Claire, WI.
2Sue Peck, RN, PhD, GNP, BC, CHTP/I, is a professor and nurse practitioner in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire.
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