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Growing up and growing older.

Sandra L McGuire1, Linda Mefford

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|March 31, 2007
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Americans are living longer, with many children becoming centenarians. This article highlights the crucial role of school nurses in providing aging education to prepare students for extended lifespans and foster positive attitudes towards aging.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Education

Background:

  • Increased life expectancy in the United States means children born today will likely live to 80, 90, or even 100+ years.
  • Despite endorsements since 1961, aging education remains underdeveloped in homes, schools, and communities.
  • Preparing the younger generation for a longer life is essential for societal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the school nurse's role in preparing children for extended lifespans.
  • To present practical aging education resources and activities for school settings.
  • To foster positive attitudes towards aging and older adults among youth.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on aging education and the school nurse's scope of practice.

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  • Identification and compilation of age-appropriate aging education resources.
  • Discussion of strategies for integrating aging education into school curricula.

    • Main Results:

    • School nurses are uniquely positioned to deliver aging education.
    • Numerous resources and activities can facilitate learning about aging.
    • Proactive aging education can shape future societal views on aging.

    Conclusions:

    • School nurses can significantly impact the development of positive attitudes toward aging.
    • Implementing aging education prepares children for successful and healthy long lives.
    • A generation valuing older adults and healthy aging can be cultivated through school-based initiatives.