How can hospitals—with their often confusing and hectic environments—become more supportive of patients living with dementia and their family care partners? Read how three Wisconsin hospitals are meeting the needs of this patient population in …
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UW Health opportunity: Age-Friendly Partner part-time positions
Want to gain healthcare experience while earning money and contributing to a collaborative project between UW Hospital and the School of Nursing? UW Health is hiring two part-time Age-Friendly Partner positions to support the health …
Unleashing the Force of Transitional and Home Care – October CARE Connections
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 …
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 …