Caring for an aging population: review of policy initiatives

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Susan Crocker Houde, Karen Devereaux Melillo

Abstract

Due to the aging population in the United States, there will be a need for a larger workforce that is prepared to provide care to an older adult population. The Institute of Medicine has noted challenges related to the preparation of a geriatric workforce due to lack of faculty, inconsistent curricula, and few training opportunities, and has made recommendations to increase the geriatric workforce. In this article, several policy initiatives are discussed that address the shortage of health professionals prepared to care for older adults. Initiatives by professional nursing organizations to improve the gerontological nursing workforce are also reviewed.

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May 27, 2014·Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics·Daniela C GonçalvesGerard J Byrne
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