Aging: broadening our view for improved nursing care

1. An interplay of biopsychosocial variables affect older adults' ability to thrive, adjust to change and finish well. 2. An expanded view of aging including an eco-systemic approach facilitates an exploration of helpful geriatric nursing care strategies. 3. A helpful nursing role both nurtures and challenges in order to foster a personal sense of coherence as well as a sense of possibility. 4. "Goodness-of-fit" solutions demand that we understand the unique resources and needs of the individual, including relational strengths and liabilities, in order to provide the best mixture of family and care-giving aid.