Background: With an aging population, the numbers of older adults with depression are increasing. Improving the care of the depressed older adult requires strategies and skills in mental health care. The research literature ...

The length of hospital stay varies widely between geriatric patients, particularly those waiting for long-term care placement. A number of studies attempt to predict which hospitalized older adults are likely to require ...

As professionals, nurses are expected to engage in respectful relationships with clients, other healthcare professionals, and each other. Regulatory bodies set standards for professional behavior in nursing that clearly ...