Conversations Shape End-of-Life Decisions – July CARE Connections

During the COVID-19 pandemic, critically ill patients are more likely to be hospitalized and isolated from their families and loved ones. Read how UW-Madison School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kristen Pecanac, PhD, RN is working …

Addressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults – May CARE Connections

Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse. Now, scammers are exploiting fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about financial exploitation of older people and how state laws provide protections in the May …

Awakened Action: Women Leaders Speak to the Climate Catastrophe and Pandemic and Explore Strategies for a Sane, Just and Compassionate Future

This online event dives deep into facts, faith and politics, examining the similarities between what climate change and COVID-19 expose. June 21, 2020 For more information visit https://centerhealthyminds.org/news/events/awakened-action-women-leaders-speak-to-the-climate-catastrophe-and-pandemic-and-explore-strategies-for-a-sane-just-and-compassionate-future This post was authored by Karen Solheim …

Public Health, Partnerships, and Prevention During the Pandemic – April CARE Connections

COVID-19 has proven especially serious for older adults and long-term care communities. UW–Madison researchers are working with public health practitioners across Wisconsin to identify areas of high need. Read about the School of Nursing’s Wisconsin …