Nursing Care of the Geriatric Patient: Caring for the Baby Boomers
presented by Joyce H. Rasin, Ph.D., RN,
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Release date: April 1, 2006
Expiration date: March 31, 2009

Target Audience: This CME activity is designed for Family Practitioners, Internists, Psychiatrists, Rheumatologists, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Interns and Residents, Social Workers, Nursing Home Administrators, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals.

Course Description: As speaker for the special event program “Old Age Ain't No Place for Sissies” , Dr. Rasin addresses the nursing care issues pertaining to the baby boomer era. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Decribe the “baby boomer” demographics.

• Discuss challenges presented by “boomers” for health care.

• Describe some potential care modifications to meet the needs of aging baby boomers.

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)