Hospitals are especially challenging environments for older people. More than a third of older patients develop health issues during their hospital stay, such as delirium, infection or mobility limitations following excessive bed rest. Learn how …
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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 …
Apply for student leadership opportunity by September 12
Do you want to make professional connections with local providers and community leaders, and be a voice for the School of Nursing? Are you looking for a leadership position to build your resumé? The School …
Collaboration as a Passport to Older Adult Safety – August CARE Connections
Transitions between healthcare providers and care settings bring increased risk of complications and accidents for older patients. Nurses and engineers are collaborating on a patient safety passport to improve communication and coordination during care transitions. …
Student leadership opportunity – apply by Sept 12 for CARE advisory committee!
Do you want to make professional connections with local providers and community leaders, and be a voice for the School of Nursing? Are you looking for a leadership position to build your resumé? The School …
Checking in with PALS: Helping Older Adults Stay Active – July CARE Connections
Sticking to a new exercise routine can be difficult for anyone, but there are additional challenges for older adults in rural communities. That’s why PALS, Physical Activity for Lifelong Success, an evidence-based program developed at …
Family Caregivers Deserve a Break – June CARE Connections
Only 15 percent of family caregivers have used respite care, though the short breaks allow them to keep providing care for longer. Read the June issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School …
Supporting Direct Care Staff – May CARE Connections
Direct care workers meet the daily needs of older adults in many settings. Yet most have limited access to educational opportunities. Read the May issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School of …
Aging in the Heart of Rural Wisconsin – April CARE Connections
Rural communities are aging more rapidly than are other areas, in Wisconsin and across the country. How can nurses work with communities to help older adults thrive in rural areas? Read the April issue of …
Fostering Relationships in Long-Term Care – March CARE Connections
Relationships are the basis of person-centered care. How can they be fostered in long-term care environments? Read the February issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research …