Maintaining quality care for older adults.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Nursing
• Elder Care

Background:

• The 10th national gerontology section conference convened nurses and caregivers.
• The conference was hosted in Christchurch, marking a first for the event.
• The event theme was 'Back to our future,' focusing on foundational aged care principles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the theme of returning to the roots of aged care.
• To re-emphasize person-centredness in caregiving.
• To discuss current practices and future directions in gerontology.

Main Methods:

• The conference featured a two-day program.
• Eleven plenary presentations were delivered.
• Fifteen abstracts were presented and discussed.

Main Results:

• The conference successfully brought together over 100 professionals in aged care.
• Discussions centered on the core values of caring and person-centred approaches.
• Key highlights from presentations and abstracts were examined.

Conclusions:

• The conference served as a platform for knowledge sharing and professional development in gerontology.
• There is a renewed focus on fundamental caring principles within the aged care sector.
• The event highlighted the importance of person-centredness in modern elder care practices.