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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 care (LTC) staff. RN leaders can initiate evidence-based…

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 of poorly controlled hypertension in older adults. Nurses…

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 at high risk for acute and chronic complications…

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, intervention, and treatment. Nurses play an essential role…

Startling number of older adults take prescription drugs that increase risk of falling

March 18, 2021

A surprising recent study found that 94 percent of adults 65 years or older take at least one prescription drug that increases the risk for falls. The study,…