Geriatrics
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7 Comfort Tips for Lay Caregivers
Lay caregivers are alone most of the time with their patient. It is vital that the caregiver is…
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No Patient Should Die Alone – References
This article appeared Nov. 19 in the online edition of ADVANCE. 1. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (2013).…
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Expanding Geriatric Nursing Education – References
This article appeared Nov. 5 in the online edition of ADVANCE. 1. Eleazer,G.P., Brummel-Smith, K. (2009). Aging America: meeting…
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How to Recognize When a Patient is Reaching End of Life
Dealing with a death is never easy, however, caregivers should be aware of the symptoms and signs of…
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Caring for Chinese-American Elderly
As a person ages, the number of medications prescribed for chronic disease usually increase. Older adults typically have…