The challenges of COVID-19 for retirees
Many school nurses who are privileged to know Jeanne Kiefner, lovingly refer to her as our “Head School Nurse.” We look forward to spending…
Aging
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathing
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).” (more…)
A growing population
Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in the United…
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementia
Elderly patients using antipsychotic medications are at a 1.6 to 1.7 times increased of risk of death, and antipsychotic medications are associated with significant…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver assault incident…
The Parkinson’s Foundation launched first-ever Nurse Fellowship program
The Parkinson’s Foundation recently announced the launch of its new Parkinson’s Nurse Fellowship program in the U.S. (more…)
The role of adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners
This growing field offers opportunities in a variety of settings. (more…)
Continuing care without walls
This long-term care option definitely got my attention…for my older relatives and also for myself in the not-too-distant future: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and constipation.…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE). (more…)
Six ways to prevent medication diversion in home care
An article in HomeCare outlines six strategies for preventing medication diversion in the home. (more…)
The challenges of COVID-19 for retirees
Many school nurses who are privileged to know Jeanne Kiefner, lovingly refer to her as our “Head School Nurse.” We look forward…
Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathing
A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).”…
A growing population
Nurses advocate for meeting older adults’ needs and wants. As the number of people over 65 years old continues to grow in…
Avoiding antipsychotic medication use in nursing home residents with dementia
Elderly patients using antipsychotic medications are at a 1.6 to 1.7 times increased of risk of death, and antipsychotic medications are associated…
Advanced care of patients with cognitive impairment
In 2016 at PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center (PeaceHealth), a 256-bed facility in Bellingham, WA, a pattern emerged during a routine caregiver…
The Parkinson’s Foundation launched first-ever Nurse Fellowship program
The Parkinson’s Foundation recently announced the launch of its new Parkinson’s Nurse Fellowship program in the U.S. (more…)
The role of adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners
This growing field offers opportunities in a variety of settings. (more…)
Continuing care without walls
This long-term care option definitely got my attention…for my older relatives and also for myself in the not-too-distant future: continuing care retirement…
Cystocerebral syndrome
JOHN MCDONALD* is a 72-year-old man with a history of stage III small cell lung cancer, smoking, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),…
A potential link in high salt diets and cognitive decline
A new study from Nature highlights a potential link in high-salt diets and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Longer estrogen exposure improves cognitive function
Based on a new study, postmenopausal women may see improved cognitive function with endogenous estrogen exposure (EEE). (more…)
Six ways to prevent medication diversion in home care
An article in HomeCare outlines six strategies for preventing medication diversion in the home. (more…)
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