Abstract

According to the United States Census Bureau's 2017 National Population, by 2030, more than twenty percent of U.S. residents are projected to be age 65 and older. Utilizing a wearable geriatric simulator, this project provided students an understanding of living the experience of aging and its associated physiological changes.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Margarett Alexandre, PhD - Department of Nursing, CUNY/York College, Jamaica, NY, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

York College, The City University of New York, Jamaica, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Aging, Geriatric Experience, Wearable Simulator

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Incorporating the senior experience

Washington, DC, USA

According to the United States Census Bureau's 2017 National Population, by 2030, more than twenty percent of U.S. residents are projected to be age 65 and older. Utilizing a wearable geriatric simulator, this project provided students an understanding of living the experience of aging and its associated physiological changes.