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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. The Health Resources and Services Administration projects a 50% increase in demand for geriatricians from 2018 to 2030, when the entire baby boom generation will be older than 65. A headband was tied around her white hair.

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Black/African American Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: Fayron Epps and Karen Moss

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So what I saw in the clinical space also both in the United States and in my home country of The Bahamas just made it made sense for me to look into this a little bit more. I’m concerned about how can I get my dad diagnosed or get this proper care.” This is what they’re projecting.”

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