Celebrating Black History Month

February 8, 2022 | Cynthia Chong, MPA

February is a time to celebrate the contribution of Black culture has had throughout history to today. We at HIGN want to celebrate some of the Black leaders who have had a profound impact on geriatrics, gerontology and nursing.

Dismantling Structural Inequities Behind COVID-19 Aging-Related Disparities

November 9, 2021 | Jasmine Travers, PhD, MHS, RN, AGPCNP-BC

Prior to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, adults 65+ accounted for 14% of the COVID-19 infections in the U.S...

Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes

October 12, 2021 | Donna McCabe, DNP, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

The quality of care provided in nursing facilities in the United States has come under scrutiny once again.

Long-Term Care Reform

September 14, 2021 | Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN

The pandemic put a spotlight on the historical neglect of long-term care. Nursing homes have been marginalized...