Interventions for Common Health Issues in Older Adults

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Discussion of common acute and chronic health issues experienced by older adults and development of evidence-based interventions/personal approaches for management. NURS 523 Interventions for Common Health Issues in Older Adults (3) This course presents both common acute and chronic health issues experienced by older adults. Using a systems approach, interventions will be discussed specifically addressing an aging person. The development of evidence-based interventions/personal approaches for management will be stressed. Other age-specific concerns and issues faced by older adults, such as end-of-life care, and care transition, and finances will be discussed.