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Susan Sullivan-Bolyai1, Linda Pellegrini, Jean Boucher
1Author Affiliations: Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (Dr Sullivan-Bolyai), Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS); Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Ms Pellegrini), Division of Geriatrics, UMass Memorial; and Director of DNP Program (Dr Boucher), Faculty Member of DNP Program (Dr Gravlin), PhD Student (Mr O'Neil), DNP Student (Ms Coco), and Dean (Dr Vitello), GSN-UMMS, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Abstract:
The purpose of the Aging Well Nursing-Interprofessional Salon was to explore current local community healthcare issues for older adults and to develop innovative strategies that support and enhance their health. An initiative emerged from the salon that focuses on identifying caregivers to ensure their awareness of available support resources. We are in the process of developing a pilot plan that includes collaboration of PhD and doctorate of nursing practice students, nursing faculty, and community agencies that support older adults.
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