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Gerontology nursing: holistic care of the older person

The Nurse Break

An Associate Professor of Nursing, and Gerontology Nursing Specialist with 19 years’ experience across oncology, palliative care, emergency, and more, Kasia balances her research in this area with interests in skiing and kung fu. Enjoying The Nurse Break’s free content? Similar articles here. Similar articles here.

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Exploring the Link Between Vision Changes and Dementia

American In-Home Care

Specialized care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Around-the-clock care and live-in care. Transitional care following a surgical procedure or hospitalization. Skilled nursing and home health care.

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Senior Home Care Services Vs. Assisted Living

Executive Care

They’re like apartment or condo buildings were all the residents are elderly, or people who live with disabilities, and the staff doesn’t just maintain the grounds or clean common areas, but also provide care to the residents. Assisted living residents typically need some care but can still manage their own lives to a degree.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: The need to keep decision makers informed of the effects of restrictions on people living in Care Homes

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

By Emily Pimm @PimmEmily The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as a very difficult and trying time by those who work in the Care Home environment. On reflection, for me as a nurse leader, it has been one of the most challenging experiences of my career. This idea (Figure. Can this practice and interventions be sustained?