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Do We Simply Not Care About Old People?

American Nurse

Oona Tempest/KFF Health News The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly predicted: incontrovertible proof that the nation wasn’t doing enough to care for vulnerable older adults. Today, most people — and government officials — appear to accept covid as a part of ordinary life.

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Honoring our veterans

American Nurse

It’s our responsibility to provide them with veteran-centered care, which can enhance their quality of life. Simply asking about a veteran’s service can provide validation. Not all killed someone—and those that did don’t want to talk about it. Invisible wounds do not make a veteran dangerous. In 2023, there were 1.3

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Supporting Quality of Life Among Adults With Autism

Relias

Empowering adults with autism to have a high quality of life involves supporting them in doing activities of their choice, spending time with people of their choice, and doing work that they enjoy. Working with adults with autism offers both rewards and challenges.

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When Nurses Roar: Embracing Advocacy and Empowerment

American Nurse

There are just over 4 million nurses in the United States, and as Gallup’s most trustworthy profession for two decades running, one would think that nurses’ voices would be heard loud and clear on topics of import about individual health, medicine, public health, and the delivery of patient care. But let’s look beyond the obvious.

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Nurses Making a Difference, Touching Lives, and Changing the World 

Daily Nurse

Instead, nurses are more likely to say they chose nursing because they wanted to help people. Some will tell stories of caring for a beloved family member and how that inspired them to a life of service as a healthcare professional. In this way, the nurse is the patient’s strongest ally and advocate.

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Snow in September?  It’s 100 Degrees Outside!

The Gypsy Nurse

After all, we are still hitting triple digits in most of the USA, and the beaches still have visitors. However, this morning was a chilly reminder that at any point in the coming 13 weeks, we could have a blizzard here in the Northern States. Change your blades, too, if they are getting old. What about your tires?

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Drugs that melt away pounds present more questions than answers, but they could be a key tool in reducing the obesity epidemic

American Nurse

In the past five years, several new drugs have been brought to market that could lead to a profound, if not revolutionary, change in how health care providers – and the public – view weight loss. Globally, more than 650 million people are obese , and by 2030, an estimated 1 billion adults will be obese.