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Implementing evidence-based practice in long-term care

September 4, 2020

Education, training, and collaboration are keys to success. Takeaways: RN leaders can facilitate education initiatives and geriatric training for long-term…

Improving hypertension self-management in older adults

August 7, 2020

Nurses’ role in medication and lifestyle modification adherence. Takeaways: Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications and lifestyle modifications is a major cause…

Pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in older adults

October 1, 2020

Practical approaches for APRNs. Takeaways: Advanced practice RNs face challenges when managing type 2 diabetes in older adults, who are…

Positive attitude towards aging helps older adults manage stress

August 4, 2016

A study in the Journal of Gerontology reports that older adults who have a more positive view of aging are…

Seven reversible causes of dementia in older adults

March 5, 2021

Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: Some causes of dementia can be reversed through proper identification,…