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 …
Barb Bowers
Necessary but Complicated: The Push for Nursing Home Reform
Following the tragic impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic on nursing home residents and staff, is there new momentum for reform? Some signs point to yes. In February 2022, the White House outlined actions through …
Home Is Where the HeART Coalition Is
“How can we address healthy aging within these communities in ways that are feasible, achievable, and relatively inexpensive, but also have a great impact?” asks Geana Shemak, MS, ATC, the community coordinator and educator for the …
Respite: Family Caregivers Deserve a Break Today
“You have got your own space.” “A weight is lifted off my shoulder.” “It’s lovely just being independent for once.” These quotes show the importance of respite care to family caregivers of older adults (Ashworth …
The Secrets of Success for Nursing Staff Retention in Long-Term Care
Ask any long-term care nurse or administrator. They all want to improve recruitment and retention of nursing staff. They understand that lower staff turnover rates lead to better care at lower costs. It’s not that …
Hands Across the Water
A collaboration that began twelve years ago while Barbara Bowers, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate dean for research and Charlotte Jane and Ralph A. Rodefer Chair at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, was doing research and …