Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care
Populations are ageing in almost every country, and older adults now make up a large share of patients in hospitals, care homes and the community. Geriatric nurses help older people stay independent, manage multiple conditions and live with dignity.
The Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care session at Nursing Science 2027 focuses on practical, evidence-based care for older adults across all settings. It connects closely with rehabilitation nursing, which helps older people regain function after illness or injury.
Key Topics in Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Dementia and delirium care
- Falls prevention and frailty management
- Polypharmacy and medication review
- Continence and skin integrity in older adults
- Nutrition and hydration in later life
- Long-term care and care home nursing
- Healthy ageing and social isolation
- Elder abuse recognition and prevention
- Support for family carers
Recent Advances in Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care
Care for older adults is shifting from hospital to home, with nurse-led frailty services, virtual wards and community teams helping people avoid admission. These models depend on strong links with community and public health nursing.
Dementia care is moving towards person-centred approaches that reduce distress and the use of restraint, an area that overlaps with psychiatric and mental health nursing. Sensors, fall-detection devices and companion robots, covered in robotics and automation in nursing care, are also being tested to help older people live safely at home.
Who Should Attend the Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care Session
- Gerontological and older-person nurses
- Care home and long-term care nurses
- Community and district nurses
- Dementia nurse specialists
- Nurse practitioners in elderly care
- Researchers in ageing and gerontology
Why Present Your Research in Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care
Nursing Science 2027 lets you share ageing research with nurses facing the same demographic challenges worldwide. You can compare models of long-term care and connect with colleagues in hospice and palliative nursing who support older people at the end of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this session include care home and community nursing research?
Yes. Research from hospitals, care homes, home care and community services is welcome.
Can I present a dementia care project?
Yes. Dementia and delirium care projects are a key part of this session.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 runs from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.