Geriatric Nursing Resources
ConsultGeriRN.org
This is the geriatric clinical nursing website of The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing of New York University College of Nursing. ConsultGeriRN.org is an evidence-based online resource for nurses in clinical and educational settlings. Here you will find a wealth of resources for geriatric nursing practice, education, and policy-making. Subscribe to the ConsultGeriRN
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Geriatric Protocols
ConsultGeriRN.org provides over 25 evidence-based geriatric protocols for managing common geriatric syndromes and conditions. Regularly updated content includes:
- Normal Aging Changes
- Atypical Presentation
- Dementia & Depression
- Medication
- Nutrition in the Elderly
Hartford Institute’s “Try This” Series
The “Try This” Series provides evidence-based best practices in nursing care for older adults. Free resources include web-based demonstration videos, downloadable pdf articles, and a corresponding print series featured in the AJN, developed to build geriatric assessment skills - the foundation for appropriate care of older adults.
ElderWeb
This award-winning research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care. It includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
NIH SeniorHealth
This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health. This interactive website contains information for patients about various health issues such as cancer, arthritis, and diabetes. This site is equipped for low vision patients and has a "sound on/off" feature which allows the user to hear an audio track of the content of the site.
Get Tough on Angina Patient Handbook and Resource Tool Kit
This patient handbook, published by PCNA, includes a description of angina, common causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. The companion resource tool kit for healthcare professionals provides a wide array of information on how to care for patients with angina and set up patient support groups or seminars.
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