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Gerontology
Study of the aging processst st st st
Includes physical, emotional, social, spiritual, economical considerations
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Geriatrics
Medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of older adults
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3 concepts of caring by Dr. Jean Watson
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1. View all humans as valued people
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2. Human to human relationship
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3. The caring occasion/moment
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Dr. Jean Watson's Theory
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Importance of developing personalized care st st st st
Foundation of caring st st
View all humans as valued people
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Emphasis on the human relationship st st st st
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4 factors part of the caring climate
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1. Privacy
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2. Personal space
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3. Safety
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4. Stimulation/personalization
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Privacy
Knocking on the door before entering st st st st st
Privacy with family members st st st
Respect time to be alone st st st st
Pull curtains/close door
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