News

Interprofessional Teamwork Resouces

Date:

Jun 14 2014

The Duke Geriatric Education Center just completed the second offering of their Three Part Interprofessional Practice Workhshop. The workshops were developed based on the Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice published by the Inter-professional Education Collaborative (IPEC).

International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research on Long-term Care and Healthy Aging

Date:

Apr 25 2014

The international “Interdisciplinary Research on Long-term Care and Healthy Aging Conference” is to be held April 28-29, 2014 at the Duke University School of Nursing. The conference is offered through the Education and Research in China (ERIC) project, which is funded by the provost’s office.

Duke School of Nursing Researcher Seeks to Improve Feeding Techniques for People with Dementia

Date:

Apr 14 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014
Melissa Batchelor-Aselage, a faculty member at Duke University School of Nursing, is one of the few gerontologists who are researching ways to preserve the health and dignity of persons with dementia during mealtimes.

Nurse Practitioner Position announced at nationally accredited CCRC in Chapel Hill, NC

Date:

Apr 30 2014

Carol Woods is a nationally accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Chapel Hill, NC. Carol Woods’ employees have been consistently recognized as role models for others working in long-term care and play a major role in achieving the organization’s mission to provide high quality services to older adults.

Older Americans Month Theme 2014 Announced

Date:

Apr 30 2014

Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older Americans for their contributions and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active. This year, injury prevention is the focus with the theme being:

Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.