Watson's Caritas Process in Gerontology Due to the growing issue of the aging baby boomer generation, gerontology was immediately brought to the attention of the healthcare system. We are still learning and discovering the ins and outs behind the aging processes. Aging and death are a normal phase of life, even if there is an increase in technology and knowledge that would extend existence, bringing the body back to youth is not possible. As we age it is very common to experience physical, psychological and mental degeneration of the body. In the gerontological context, it is important that nurses are committed to caring and providing a good quality of life. This is done by providing a dignified death instead of merely sustaining life. To make this happen it is important to incorporate Jean Watson's caritas processes into the care plan. By providing good person-to-person care, a nurse can improve the quality of life of patients and their families. This article will focus on the use of Caritas process number 9 in the gerontological context to develop a healing relationship with my client, on the use of professional knowledge necessary to assist my client in his needs, on a nursing action that has helped my client's needs and the difference the care given to my clients' recovery. In the gerontological context, “spirituality must be considered a significant factor in understanding healthy aging” (Touhy, Jett, Boscart, & McCleary, October 2011, p. 98). Gerontology nurses must give priority to the spirituality of the elderly, because as they age, spirituality is very important for them and is a source of hope and helps them adapt to their illness. A Canadian community's health outcomes...at the heart of a paper case. When taking care of a client, think of them as your loved one, such as a parent, or someone you appreciate or respect as well as doing it as a chore. References Touhy, T. A., Jett, K. F., Boscart, V., & McCleary, L. (October 2011). Ebersole and Hess Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging (1st Canadian ed. ed.). Extract from Nursing Professionalism. (2007). Retrieved from http://rnao.ca/sites/rnao-ca/files/professionalism-in-nursing.pdfPuchalski, C. M., Dorff, D. E., Hebbar, B. N., & Hendi, Y. (2012). Religion, spirituality and end-of-life care. RELIGION, SPRITUALITY AND END OF LIFE CARE. Retrieved from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/religion-spirituality-and-end-of-life-care?source=search_result&search=Religion%2C+spirituality%2C+and+end+of+life+care&selectedTitle= 1%7E146#