Hospital Care and Older Adult Independence – September CARE Connections

Why do hospitals’ attempts to avoid falls leave patients more vulnerable? Read about the problem—and the intervention two School of Nursing faculty developed to address it—in the September issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …

Who’s at Risk for Delirium, and How to Prevent or Treat It – September CARE Connections

For older adults undergoing surgery, delirium is a common and serious complication. Delirium—especially an extended episode—may cause an older adult to be hospitalized for longer, to lose physical or cognitive function, to have a delayed …