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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

GeriPal

I’m concerned about how can I get my dad diagnosed or get this proper care.” That’s at every conversation I share, “These are the statistics, this is what’s going to happen by 2030, 2050. This is what they’re projecting.” ” Alex: Projecting in terms of what?

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