YSN Aging Well Initiatives
Better Aging for Every Age
Partner for Aging Well
To become a partner in YSN’s Aging Well Initiatives, please contact Gail McCulloch.
Vision and Goals
At Yale School of Nursing we realize that people are unique in their bodily processes, genetics, how they interact with society, and other ways. These things affect what each person needs to have their best wellness and prevent illness at every stage of life. Our vision is to increase the span of wellness and make it inevitable. We are leading the way in the new field of precision wellness.
Our goals are to:
Innovate
Revolutionize clinical care and lifestyle practices, elevating wellness outcomes.
Change Culture
Transform societal attitudes towards aging, fostering a culture that celebrates and supports the journey of aging well.
Collaborate
Provide a hub for scientists specializing in aging, wellness, and brain health.
Spread the Word
Illuminate and disseminate knowledge to academic and every household.
Research and Initiatives
YSN is home to many Aging Well Initiatives and streams of research:
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Aging Well with Chronic Illness |
Music therapy: Uplifting, reducing stress, and enhancing wellness biomarkers for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. |
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Age Friendly Communities |
Educating nurses and inter-professional healthcare providers to effectively support older adults thriving with multiple chronic conditions, and training dementia nurse specialists for specialized care. |
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Delivery for People with Non-Cancer Serious Illness |
Preventing cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease by implementing lifestyle interventions and promoting early diagnosis and treatment. |
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