“…Gerontological nurses work in collaboration with older adults, their families, and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life, as well as recognizing and addressing illnesses and conditions that often occur in aging ( Touhy & Jett, 2014 ). Gerontological nursing (GN) thus includes competence in geriatric, preventive, palliative, and culturally sensitive person-centered care ( Rosendahl et al, 2019 ; Tassone Kovner et al, 2002 ). The concept of person-centered care, based on the individual person’s values, preferences, and symptoms, has been adopted by policymakers to empower patients and improve the quality of care ( American Geriatrics Society [AGS] Expert Panel on Person-Centered Care, 2016 ; Jones, 2011 ; Moore et al, 2017 ).…”