The most rapidly growing group is those of advanced age. Community-oriented nurses have been providing care in the field of gerontology. This involves:
1. Specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities about care for the older population.
2. Visiting centurions in their homes to provide care.
3. The study of demographics related to the increase in the older population.
4. Profiling elders into categories related to chronic disease states.
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Gerontology by definition involves specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities in dealing with the elder population.
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