What is the difference between the medical model of care and person-centered care? Read how SoN research is helping address resident and family needs and preferences for care in the April 2026 issue of CARE …
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Geriatric Interest Group (GIG)’s Spring Mixer
You’re invited to the Geriatric Interest Group (GIG)’s Spring Mixer!! When: April 22nd at 5:30pm Where: School of Human Ecology Room 2211 (Graduate Student Lounge) Who: Any students interested in geriatrics, learning more about the …
A Train-the-Trainer Approach to Reach Caregivers Statewide – CARE Connections
What do direct care staff need to know to support older people’s health and well-being? Read how a workshop developed at the School of Nursing is reaching caregivers statewide, in the January 2026 issue of …
Geriatric Interest Group (GIG) Kickoff Meeting
Interested in an interdisciplinary student organization that provides opportunities to learn from other students and older adults about the unique care needs of people age 65 and over? Come to the GIG kickoff event to …
Nursing Where Everyday Life Happens – CARE Connections
How can home health nurses support aging in place? Read about one SoN alumus’ experiences in the April issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s Center for Aging Research and Education. Here’s an …
Older Adults Are Setting the (Research) Agenda – CARE Connections
What research do community members feel is most needed to improve older adult health? Read the research priorities of diverse groups of older people in Madison and in rural Southwest Wisconsin, in the March issue …
Resident Voices and Choices in Person-Centered Care – CARE Connections
How can nursing homes provide effective person-centered care? Read how SoN researchers are looking to resident voices and choices to improve care, in the January issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s …
Creating Dementia Friendly Health Care Organizations – CARE Connections
How can health care organizations better care for and support people living with dementia? Read what family care partners and renowned dementia care educator Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA suggest in the November issue of …
Older Adults as Research Advisors – CARE Connections
Did you know that engaging older people as research advisors has been shown to increase the relevance of research questions, improve study design, increase the number of older study participants, and improve the generalizability of …
CARE Seeks Students for Advisory Committee
Are you passionate about supporting older adult health and well-being? Do you want to make professional connections with local providers and community leaders? Are you looking for a leadership position to build your resumé? The …