This document discusses geriatric considerations in nursing. It begins with learning objectives about introducing geriatric nursing, defining geriatrics, aging theories, common age-related changes and problems, care considerations, and government resources. It then defines geriatrics as focusing on healthcare for older adults. Several biological and psychological theories of aging are described. Common age-related changes that can occur in systems like cardiovascular, pulmonary, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, immune, musculoskeletal and skin are outlined.