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Study Finds Geriatric Physician & NP Workforce Kept Pace with Aging Population, But Significant Rural Disparities Persist

Daily Nurse

A new study published in JAMA Network Open finds that geriatric nurse practitioners (NPs) helped expand the geriatric workforce and kept the combined geriatric physician and NP workforce on pace with the growth of the older population. counties lack specialized geriatric healthcare professionals.

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Hospice of the Chesapeake Launches New Dementia Program Amid ‘Urgent, Significant’ Need

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The new dementia services were developed in collaboration with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) and the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Aliviado Health’s program is part of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) at New York University’s (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

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Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. On today’s podcast, we talk to Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen about hearing loss in geriatrics and palliative care. How to screen for hearing loss.

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#HPMParty is Back in Denver for the 2025 AAHPM-HPNA Annual Assembly

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The post #HPMParty is Back in Denver for the 2025 AAHPM-HPNA Annual Assembly appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. The best networking happens when the convention center closes!

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The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT in Geriatric Nursing Education 

Daily Nurse

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has become more prevalent through the advancements of ChatGPT, an OpenAI-developed AI language model based on deep learning that produces human-like text. ChatGPT has many questioning its role in healthcare, specifically its use in nursing education.

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Brigham Young Geriatrician: Physician Residents Need to Learn Hospice Principles, Senior’s Specific Needs

Hospice News

Physicians in training need greater exposure to geriatric training in order to better grasp the needs of older patients, including during transitions to hospice, according to Dr. Julia Lowenthal, a geriatrician from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. I think reflecting on one’s own feelings about aging is really important.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. Nurse Informatics Specialist With the increasing integration of technology into healthcare, Nurse Informatics Specialists are in high demand. Average Salary: $95,503 per year.

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