Topics About 'Geriatrics'.

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  1. Transitioning from Home to Long-Term Care

    DarRNwriter posted a topic in Geriatric

    Admitting a loved one to long-term care is often a difficult decision. The past few months or years have been a struggle. There have been numerous trips and admissions to the hospital. The aging adult, family, and healthcare team have made the decisi...
  2. traumaRUs

    Tips on dealing with the demented patient in the ER

    traumaRUs posted a topic in Emergency

    Ugh...could your night get any worse? Here are some tips for dealing with the patients who are demented: 1. Enlist family support if at all possible. Make sure the nursing home or facility has sent a current next of kin notification and try to get th...
  3. Kim Valentine

    Understanding and Preventing Dehydration in the Older Adult

    Kim Valentine posted a topic in Geriatric

    When thirsty, most of us inevitably go to the tap or refrigerator for a drink of water or some other refreshing beverage. In most cases, we all take this simple task for granted. Our receptors will signal when thirsty, so we drink. Hydration can be...