Implementing evidence-based practice in long-term care
Education, training, and collaboration are keys to success. Takeaways: RN leaders can facilitate education initiatives and geriatric training for long-term…
older adults
Improving hypertension self-management in older adults
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
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
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
Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: Some causes of dementia can be reversed through proper identification,…
Startling number of older adults take prescription drugs that increase risk of falling
A surprising recent study found that 94 percent of adults 65 years or older take at least one prescription drug…
