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Supporting Direct Care Staff – May CARE Connections
Direct care workers meet the daily needs of older adults in many settings. Yet most have limited access to educational opportunities. Read the May issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School of …
Crafting Tools for Dementia Friendly Care and Communities – June CARE Connections
How can professionals, front-line staff and communities better communicate with and support people living with dementia? Read how SoN faculty and staff developed the new “Dementia Friendly Toolkit: Role Play Simulations for Care and Community …
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 …
China, Turkey and the U.S.: Nursing and Aging Worldwide – Nov CARE Connections
Read how China and Turkey are preparing their nursing workforce for the aging of their population – and what the U.S. can learn and contribute to these efforts – in the November issue of CARE …