Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)

This months issue of Caring for the Ages features articles such as: ?? Dementia Care in Our LGBTQ+ Population ??Private Equity and The Corruption of Medicine ?? Medication Controversies: Deprescribing Statins in Older, Frail Adults Check out the latest issue?? https://lnkd.in/gZ3rGKww

Congratulations to GAPNA's Great Lakes Chapter for winning the Established Chapter Excellence Award! Among many reasons, they won this award for their excellence in member engagement, community and legislative involvement, education and research. #GeroNurse #Gerontology Learn more?? https://lnkd.in/enwDkKmG

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Millions of people have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, this is a time to educate our patients. Learn more?? https://lnkd.in/gPgv87pp #DiabetesAwareness #Diabetes #Nursing

Attention Members: Don’t miss this month’s free NCPD contact hour offering! Hospital-at-home models enable patients who need acute-level care to receive the care in their homes, rather than in a hospital. This care delivery model has been shown to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient experience. In this session, Dr. Joseph White shares his knowledge and expertise. Members earn free NCPD through the end of the month. Non-members can purchase for $35. Access at gapna.org/library Preview?? youtu.be/0B31w3SkThY #gerontology #nursing #nurses #conference

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. These are just some of the names of the transgender people who were killed in anti-trans attacks, last year. Today and everyday we remember their stories, and fight to protect our trans community. Learn more about Transgender Day of Remembrance?? www.glaad.org/tdor Learn more about the lives lost?? https://lnkd.in/e5V6f7-2 #TDOR #TransgenderDayofRemebrance #TransRights #ProtectTransPeople

Check out the highlights from the Long-Term Care Facility Leadership Summit at the White House this past July, attended by GAPNA Past Presidents Jennifer Kim and Natalie Baker. Read here?? https://lnkd.in/eikTXPB9

Registration for GAPNA's 2025 Pharmacology Conference is now OPEN! Join us in Nashville and earn up to 11.5 NCPD contact hours. Early bird pricing ends 2/8. Learn more & register?? gapna.org/pharm #gerontology #geronurse #nursingconference #nursepractitioner

November is National Family Caregivers Month. It's a time to recognize & honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, & increase support for caregivers. Learn more?? https://lnkd.in/eJBBRPX #Caregiver #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregiving #Caregivers

Now Available - GAPNA On-The-Go digital downloads through your Online Library account! Experience the convenience of downloading our educational sessions in audio format to fit your busy schedule. Browse sessions?? gapna.org/library #gerontology #gerontologicalnurse #nursing

GAPNA is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 Annual Conference in Las Vegas! The deadline to submit General, Concurrent, or Pre-Conference Workshop abstracts is 12/5/24. Learn more & submit?? https://lnkd.in/etA2nsXR