What principles should be followed in geriatric nursing work?

The elderly care should follow the following principles: 1. Respect for dignity: pay attention to the dignity of the elderly, listen to their needs and opinions, and respect their personal choices and privacy rights. 2. Comprehensive evaluation: conduct comprehensive physical, psychological and social evaluation to understand the health status and needs of the elderly, so as to provide personalized nursing services. 3. Safety: provide a safe living environment, prevent accidents and falls, and take appropriate measures to ensure the personal and property safety of the elderly. 4. Independence: Encourage the elderly to remain independent and provide necessary support and help to help them maintain their self-care ability. 5. Promote communication: establish a good communication and trust relationship, work closely with the elderly and their families, make nursing plans, and provide information and feedback in time. 6. Lifelong learning: constantly learn new nursing knowledge and skills, understand the special needs and challenges of the elderly, and adopt best practices to improve the quality of nursing. 7. Comprehensive teamwork: cooperate with multidisciplinary professionals, family members and community resources to coordinate nursing plans and provide all-round support and care. 8. Respect cultural differences: respect the cultural and religious beliefs of the elderly, provide care that conforms to their values and customs, and ensure the cultural sensitivity of care. 9. Pay attention to lifelong happiness: comprehensively consider the physical, psychological and social needs of the elderly, and strive to provide comprehensive care to improve the lifelong happiness of the elderly.