The Benefits of Intergenerational Housing – March CARE Connections

Intergenerational programs have been shown to benefit people across the lifespan. Read how one School of Nursing alumna founded a growing intergenerational neighborhood in the March issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s …

Ombudsman Advocacy and Nurse Leadership – November CARE Connections

Wisconsin was one of five states that developed nursing home ombudsman programs in the 1970s. The successful model spread nationwide. Read about Wisconsin’s ombudsman program and the importance of nurse leadership in long-term care in …

Maintaining Connections While Fighting Infections – April CARE Connections

Many of the measures needed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 also limited long-term care residents’ social interactions. Read how innovative nurses and other staff kept residents engaged and safe, in the April issue of …

Ombudsman Advocacy and Nurse Leadership in Long-Term Care – February CARE Connections

Did you know that Wisconsin is a leader in protecting the rights of people receiving long-term care services? Read what advice the head of Wisconsin’s long-term care ombudsman program has for nursing students in the …

For Nursing Home Culture Change, How You Decide Matters – November CARE Connections

What helps nursing homes make and sustain changes that improve residents’ quality of life and employees’ work experiences? Read what School of Nursing researchers found in the November issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter …

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 …

A Day in the Life of a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – October CARE Connections

How do advanced practice nurses lead efforts to ensure quality care for older adults? Read the October issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School of Nursing’s Center for Aging Research and Education. …