Mission


The mission of the Center for Gerontological Health Nursing and Advocacy is to advance knowledge about appropriate and effective health promotion/interventions for elders.  The Gerontology Center has a triparite focus of education , research and service in addressing health care issues and advocacy for elders.  Knowledge will be expanded through research, theory construction and testing.  These tools will be used to develop "best practices" for multidisciplinary elder care and to develop educational strategies to prepare professionals in the delivery of elder care.  The primary goal the center is to improve the health care and quality of life for elders.

 

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