providing care to geriatric patients in long-term care facilities

When providing care to geriatric patients in long-term care facilities or home care settings, how do you address age-related changes in physical and cognitive function, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy to optimize functional independence, promote quality of life, and prevent adverse health outcomes, such as falls, delirium, or medication-related complications? Moreover, could you elaborate on your expertise in implementing geriatric assessment tools, interdisciplinary care plans, and gerontological nursing interventions to address the complex healthcare needs of older adults and enhance their overall well-being and dignity in aging?