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  2. Year: 2014
  3. Month: July

Month: July 2014

China, Turkey and the U.S.: Nursing and Aging Worldwide

Posted on July 11, 2014

By 2050, just over one-fifth of the U.S. population will be age 65 and older. Medical advances have increased life expectancies worldwide, so we’re not alone. In fact, other countries will see more dramatic changes …

Posted in Issue 04Tagged aging and intellectual disability, aging worldwide, geriatric education, health education, Hui-Min Xiao, Yeliz Akkus

Evidence-Based Practice Corner: Understanding the Needs of Heart Failure Patients

Posted on July 11, 2014

Heart failure is a serious and growing problem, especially for older adults. It’s the only major cardiovascular disease that’s increasing in prevalence, and is the most common diagnosis for hospital patients age 65 and older. …

Posted in Issue 04Tagged cognitive impairment, evidence-based practice, heart failure, Lisa Bratzke

What Difference Do CNAs Make?

Posted on July 11, 2014

The world of the certified nurse assistant (CNA) is full of contradictions. They describe their work as monotonous, stressful and dangerous—but also rewarding. They provide nearly all the direct care for older adults in long-term …

Posted in Issue 04Tagged CNAs, community engagement, long term care

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