Journal of Gerontological Nursing Special Issues Highlight Age-Friendly Health Systems

March 3, 2026

THOROFARE, N.J. – The Journal of Gerontological Nursing (JGN) has published two special issues regarding Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms initiatives in February 2026 (https://journals.healio.com/toc/jgn/52/2) and March 2026 (https://journals.healio.com/toc/jgn/52/3). These special issues include evidence-based articles that highlight cutting-edge work showcasing the potential to design, implement, and study age-friendly programs and policies across health systems and settings of care.

The February and March issues open with editorials written by Editor Donna M. Fick, PhD, GCNS-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN, and Terry T. Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Jane Carmody, DNP, MBA, RN, FAAN, and Nafasya Ramadini Maura, MS, BS, respectively. The articles within these Special Issues cover the diverse landscape of age-friendly care, spanning acute care settings, nursing homes, ambulatory care, and home-based services. These articles bridge the gap between research and practice through real-life case studies, quality improvement, and data-driven analyses of What Matters to older adults. A central theme is a commitment to equity and patient-centeredness, alongside using technology, implementation strategies, and electronic health records to deliver age-friendly care.

“Age-friendly initiatives influence the care of older adults by helping us understand what matters most to them in their health and daily lives,” states Dr. Fick. “Enhancing our knowledge of staff retention and quality of care in nursing homes, and improving mobility, mentation, and medication use for older adults across our nation is imperative.”

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