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The GAPNA Newsletter - Summer 2019, Volume 38, Number 2, is now online! Enjoy a "Stay Focused," message from GAPNA President Valerie K. Sabol! Other articles include Members on the Move, Rising Star (who do you think it is?), lots of Elder Care articles, early insight to the Annual Conference education innovations, Committee and Chapter News, and so much more!

This report, created in partnership with the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), builds on the United Health Foundation’s ongoing efforts to improve the health America’s seniors...

Join EWA during Older Americans Month to discuss the importance of the Older Americans Act in the care of older adults on May 21 at 2 pm ET.  Join the conversation with @EldercareTeam using the hashtags #TogetherWeCare and #OAM19.

"Diagnosing and Managing Parkinson’s Disease in Older Adults,"  Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by both motor and nonmotor symptoms. It is diagnosed based on the presence of two of four motor symptoms including rest tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and gait imbalance.

Couldn't make it to our 2019 Pharmacology Conference in Chicago?  Looking for Pharmacology CNE?  The GAPNA Online Library has you covered! You have the option to purchase the entire conference package and earn 11 contact hours!

We know that you're excited to hear what's next for GAPNA! Join us in Vegas October 3 - 5, 2019 for the 38th Annual GAPNA Conference and be among the first to find out!

The Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program is a Hartford initiative that aims to recognize the leadership of nurse educators working with students, faculty, providers, and older people in diverse settings. Who Can Apply...

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The early bird rate for the 38th Annual GAPNA Conference is open until August 21, 2019. Earn up to 22 contact hours while listening to inspiring speakers with the latest information and advances in gerontological nursing. Find out about it, and register today!

The annual election for 2019-2020 GAPNA Board of Directors was held May 6 - 31, 2019. New officers take office at the Annual Business Meeting at the conclusion of the Annual Conference. (GAPNA member log in required).