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Integrating Gerontological Competencies in Canadian Health and Social Service Education: An Overview of Trends, Enablers and Challenges

As the number of older adults increases, it is imperative that gerontological competencies are imbedded in health and social service education reviews of Canadian published and grey literature presents trends, barriers, and enablers of sustained movement toward graduating professionals with gerontology competencies. Overall, gerontological education remains insufficient. Main barriers include resources for faculty and teaching.

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Communicating during care transitions for older hip fracture patients: Family caregiver and health care provider's perspectives

Older hip fracture patients frequently require care across a variety of settings, from multiple individuals, including their family caregivers. We explored issues related to information sharing during transitional care for older hip fracture patients through the perspectives of both health care providers and family caregivers.

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