Scientific Sessions

• Aging physiology and geriatric assessment
• Chronic disease management and comorbidity care
• Cognitive health: dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Palliative care and end-of-life planning
• Mobility, fall prevention, and functional support
• Psychosocial support and family engagement
• Community-based and institutional elder care

Delivering high-quality care for older adults requires integration of Nursing Practice & Patient Care with evidence-based strategies and preventive approaches. Participants will explore comprehensive geriatric assessments, chronic disease management, cognitive support, and mobility interventions tailored to aging populations. Incorporating Nursing Education and Research provides tools to evaluate outcomes, implement innovative care protocols, and continuously improve clinical practices. Principles of Public Health Nursing guide strategies for promoting wellness, preventing illness, and engaging families and communities in elder care. Additionally, insights from Midwifery & Women’s Health reinforce understanding of lifelong health, enabling nurses to address gender-specific considerations and family-centered support across the lifespan.

The session emphasizes collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, ethical decision-making, and the application of technology to enhance safety and quality of care. Attendees will learn to design individualized care plans that balance functional independence, comfort, and patient dignity. By integrating Nursing Practice & Patient Care with research-driven knowledge, public health principles, and maternal health perspectives, nurses can optimize outcomes for older adults. The discussion also explores strategies for caregiver engagement, fall prevention, and long-term care planning, ensuring holistic support for patients and families and promoting sustained health and quality of life.

Key Highlights

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment and chronic disease management
• Cognitive care and dementia support strategies
• Palliative care and end-of-life planning
• Fall prevention, mobility, and functional independence
• Integration of patient-centered care techniques

Why This Session Is Important?

Holistic elderly care improves independence, quality of life, and health outcomes. This session equips nurses to provide optimal care for older adults across all settings.