by Lisa Sweet | Aug 21, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
You’ve probably seen the commercial on TV. Happy older adults talking about their plans for the summer and fall and the fun things they’ll do. Then the screen gets dark, and a dire warning appears about the dangers of RSV to people over 60. You may be wondering what...
by Lisa Sweet | Sep 8, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education
If you think of whooping cough, or pertussis, as a childhood illness, think again. Adults of any age can contract this condition. In fact, in 2019 nearly 25 percent of reported whooping cough cases in the United States were in people aged 20 or older. This illness can...
by Lisa Sweet | Jul 13, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education, Uncategorized
The pandemic has taught us much about the danger of viruses. We know that we can’t ignore infectious diseases or potential signs of illness. You no doubt have been hearing about monkeypox lately. While there is no cause to panic, it is important to understand what...
by Lisa Sweet | Oct 16, 2021 | CNA Stress, grieving
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been around for a long time. It’s most commonly associated with Veterans, first responders, and others who suffer from it after their brave service. However, anyone can experience PTSD, and now we’re starting to see people...
by Lisa Sweet | Aug 13, 2021 | frailty
You may have heard more about frailty related to older adults in the past year or so. There have been dozens of journal articles about this, and with good reason. We’ve learned that understanding a person’s frailty level can help determine what treatments or...
