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 …
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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 …
Register Now for the 2/23 CARE Network virtual discussion
Please join us for what promises to be an engaging discussion. Social isolation, loneliness, and relationships in long-term care: a CARE Network virtual discussion Tuesday February 23 from 3 to 4 pm via Zoom Register …
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. …
What Makes a Green House Home? How You Decide Matters – May CARE Connections
How does problem solving affect nursing practice and quality of care? Read about SoN research into innovative nursing homes in the May issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School’s Center for Aging …
The Secrets of Success for Nursing Staff Retention in Long-Term Care: Dec CARE Connections
Read about innovative efforts to support the professional development of nursing staff in long-term care in the December issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School’s Center for Aging Research and Education. Here’s …