Study: Antihypertensives decrease risk of Alzheimer disease
Diuretics, angiotensin-1 receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors seemed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study, published in Neurology,…
Aging
Study: Dementia increases risk of incontinence
A UK study in PLOS Medicine found that people with dementia have about three times the rate of urinary incontinence and more than four…
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and strategies for…
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
Post-concussive syndrome: What patients and providers need to know
Patients with traumatic brain injuries can suffer from this syndrome for months or even years after injury.
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission…
Social Security “reform:” Throwing Grandma under the bus
About the only thing more obnoxious than politicians playing games with peoples’ lives are politicians who have nothing but contempt for the people who…
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family caregivers perform…
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Detecting and screening for depression in older adults
Don’t assume depression is a normal finding in elderly patients.
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
Study: Antihypertensives decrease risk of Alzheimer disease
Diuretics, angiotensin-1 receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors seemed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study, published…
Study: Dementia increases risk of incontinence
A UK study in PLOS Medicine found that people with dementia have about three times the rate of urinary incontinence and more…
How to meet the challenge of disruptive patients
Disruptive patients can be challenging for even the most experienced nurse. Learn how identify those at high risk for disruptive behavior and…
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
Post-concussive syndrome: What patients and providers need to know
Patients with traumatic brain injuries can suffer from this syndrome for months or even years after injury.
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine…
Social Security “reform:” Throwing Grandma under the bus
About the only thing more obnoxious than politicians playing games with peoples’ lives are politicians who have nothing but contempt for the…
Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care
“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family…
How to prevent falls among older adults in outpatient settings
The author provides tips for preventing falls.
Detecting and screening for depression in older adults
Don’t assume depression is a normal finding in elderly patients.
Stop the silence of elder abuse
Learn how to identify elder abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.