What do direct care staff need to know to support older people’s health and well-being? “Some things that we assume are ‘age-related’ normal changes are not.” “Think about the individual as I make choices for …
Issue 29
Not My Stereotype: Why It’s Healthy to Fight Ageism
“The more we address ageism in our society, the more we’re all going to live longer, healthier lives,” says Julie Ober Allen, PhD, MPH, an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Health Equity in the …
More Than an RN: The New Certificate in Aging Studies
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 …