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This tip sheetfrom AGS's Health in Aging Foundation discusses medications that older adults should avoid or use with caution, along with the rationale.

Source: Health in Aging, 2019.
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/learn-more-ten-medications-older-adults-should-avoid-or-use-caution

This teaching strategy focuses on working collaboratively with an older adult who has both physical and psychosocial challenges to find resources to maintain independence and support quality of life. Learning objectives, learner pre-work, suggested learning activities and readings, and other materials are included. All files are downloadable/printable. This resource is only available to NLN members.

Source: National League for Nursing (NLN), 2018.

This unfolding case centers on Ertha Williams, a 74-year-old female who has been experiencing frequent memory lapses. The three simulation scenarios cover topics such as confusion, sleep disturbances, medication management, grief and loss, and transition to a long-term care facility. The student nurse will be expected to complete a Mini-Cog assessment; review medications, applying the Beers Criteria; administer the geriatric depression scale; use the SPICES tool; and report findings using the SBAR tool.

This unfolding case study centers on Patrick Lake, a 64-year-old client with an above the knee amputation. Throughout all three simulation scenarios, learners are expected to communicate appropriately with a patient who has a disability. Learners are encouraged to review several resources prior to the unfolding case, which are embedded in the web page. There are 12 downloadable files for the case, including audio files, scripts, instructor toolkits, templates, and chart materials.

Source: National League for Nursing, 2017.