title: Geriatric rehabilitation: nursing challenge of the '90s.
abstract: This article describes the stages, problems, nursing approaches, and challenges involved in geriatric rehabilitation practice. The article is based largely on patient experiences and outcomes observed at Capital Region Geriatric Rehabilitation Center (Cohoes, NY), a unique new model geriatric rehabilitation facility. The nursing rewards of working in the field and some common myths of aging are emphasized.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Tucker
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005544:Forecasting; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009518:New York; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000639:trends; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers