The role of adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners
This growing field offers opportunities in a variety of settings. (more…)
Aging
Continuing care without walls
This long-term care option definitely got my attention…for my older relatives and also for myself in the not-too-distant future: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and constipation.…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE). (more…)
Six ways to prevent medication diversion in home care
An article in HomeCare outlines six strategies for preventing medication diversion in the home. (more…)
Fragmented physical activity and mortality risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals new insights into mortality risk in older adult patients. (more…)
Preventing osteoporosis using the PRECEDE model
In August 2019, a study was published that investigated the efficacy of educational intervention based on the PRECEDE (Predisposing, Reinforcing and Enabling Constructs in…
Why is it harder to lose weight as we get older?
One of the universal struggles many patients face, especially as they age, is how to keep extra weight off and understanding why it’s easier…
Preparing older citizens for global climate change
Older adults have increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change because of greater exposure to the impact of climate change as well greater…
Meeting the challenge of monitoring medications in older adults
Many older adults have at least one chronic disease or condition and take multiple medications. In addition, they’re likely to see more than one…
The art and science of medication administration
Most nurses administer medications every day. Because it’s such a frequent, repetitive task, we may take our knowledge and skills for granted. Forthat reason, we…
The role of adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners
This growing field offers opportunities in a variety of settings. (more…)
Continuing care without walls
This long-term care option definitely got my attention…for my older relatives and also for myself in the not-too-distant future: continuing care retirement…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE). (more…)
Six ways to prevent medication diversion in home care
An article in HomeCare outlines six strategies for preventing medication diversion in the home. (more…)
Fragmented physical activity and mortality risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals new insights into mortality risk in older adult patients. (more…)
Preventing osteoporosis using the PRECEDE model
In August 2019, a study was published that investigated the efficacy of educational intervention based on the PRECEDE (Predisposing, Reinforcing and Enabling…
Why is it harder to lose weight as we get older?
One of the universal struggles many patients face, especially as they age, is how to keep extra weight off and understanding why…
Preparing older citizens for global climate change
Older adults have increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change because of greater exposure to the impact of climate change as…
Meeting the challenge of monitoring medications in older adults
Many older adults have at least one chronic disease or condition and take multiple medications. In addition, they’re likely to see more…
The art and science of medication administration
Most nurses administer medications every day. Because it’s such a frequent, repetitive task, we may take our knowledge and skills for granted. Forthat…