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A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders

April 11, 2013

This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.

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America needs a culture change

December 1, 2015

My name is Chad Allen and I am a psychiatric nurse who works with the geriatric population. As a psychiatric nurse, I have seen the geriatric population suffer…

Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults

January 11, 2013

Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission and values. The American…

Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Painful and sometimes paralyzing

March 11, 2011

This progressive degenerative spine condition is commonly mistaken for arthritis. This article covers assessment and management, including preop and postop care.

Closing in on the cause of agitation

March 11, 2011

Leonard McGram, age 89, arrives at the emergency department (ED) with Marissa, his daughter. As you help him out of her car, he looks at her and asks,…

Geriatric assessment: Essential skills for nurses

July 11, 2011

How to assess the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems, head, neck, face, and functional status

How electronic health records are improving health care for elderly patients

November 11, 2013

Innovative information technology tools help ensure patients get the right care at the right time.

How to manage manipulative behavior in geriatric patients

October 11, 2016

Nursing is regularly rated as one of the most trusted professions, but nurses are also the target of allegations of abuse and negligence of patients. We are at…

Identifying complete heart block in elderly patients

November 11, 2006

How to use auscultation to distiguish sinus bradycardia from complete heart block in geriatric patients.

Keys, please

December 11, 2012

Discusses the problem of when it’s unsafe for an older person to drive.

Managing chronic pain in the elderly

September 11, 2010

Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.

Managing dysphagia in elderly patients

March 11, 2011

The risk of developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases with age and exposure to aging-related diseases and conditions. Roughly 7% to 10% of adults older than age 50 have…

Study: Family caregivers provide complex, chronic care

September 11, 2012

“Home Alone: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Chronic Care, ” from AARP and United Hospital Fund, found that almost half (46%) of family caregivers perform medical/surgical tasks for care…

Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability

February 11, 2014

A study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health reports that sedentary behavior in adults aged 60 years and older is a risk factor for disabilities in…

The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit

December 1, 2017

Geriatric psychiatric units are typically populated with patients who have a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including dementia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This diversity can…

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