Collaboration as a Passport to Older Adult Safety – August CARE Connections

Transitions between healthcare providers and care settings bring increased risk of complications and accidents for older patients. Nurses and engineers are collaborating on a patient safety passport to improve communication and coordination during care transitions. …

New Friends volunteer / service-learning opportunity – apply by Sept 20

Are you looking for a fun service learning or volunteer opportunity?  New Friends might be for you! New Friends is a program that pairs undergraduate and health professional students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with …

Checking in with PALS: Helping Older Adults Stay Active – July CARE Connections

Sticking to a new exercise routine can be difficult for anyone, but there are additional challenges for older adults in rural communities. That’s why PALS, Physical Activity for Lifelong Success, an evidence-based program developed at …