Nursing is a fufilling profession with vast opportunities to impact patient lives. In the 50 years that I have practiced as an RN, and now 12 years as a CRNP, I recognize the unique needs of the geriatric population. As we age we often experience more comorbid conditions. Lisitening to people is key to my practice, and my goal is to keep elders as independent in their own homes as long as possible. I truly appreciate the decades of experience that our geriatric population provides.