There’s a new Certificate in Aging Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. How could it benefit nursing students? “Having an area of expertise, especially one geared towards a huge need in healthcare, is an asset …
Year: 2025
Aging Behind Bars
Fewer than one percent of U.S. nurses works in correctional facilities. Yet, clinicians across care settings see the health impacts of incarceration, says Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, a postdoctoral trainee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison …
An Advocate for Healthy Communities
“I am a dedicated and passionate person about making a difference—not only in my community, but in the world,” says Edith Lawrence-Hilliard. “Volunteerism is one of my great loves and being active in my community …
Older Adults Are Setting the (Research) Agenda
“In the world of research, we usually get asked [for input] after the questions are already formed,” says Mary, a member of the Madison Board of Older Adult Advisors (BOAA). “So, to include us from …
Resident Voices and Choices in Person-Centered Care
Receiving care shouldn’t come at the cost of an individual’s dignity, sense of self, or autonomy—especially when the care setting is the person’s home, as in long-term care. That’s why nursing home residents, families, and …