If you are unaware of the valuable information provided by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, we recommend you check out their site, ConsultGeriRN.org.

From their Resources:

Evidence-Based Geriatric Protocols and Topics
ConsultGeriRN.org has geriatric protocols, evidence-based for managing common geriatric syndromes and conditions. Content on this site is updated regularly.

The following geriatric topics including newly updated content are available for review on ConsultGeriRn.org:

Advance Directives
Atypical Presentation
Delirium- Updated January 2008
Dementia - Updated January 2008
Depression - Updated January 2008
Elder Mistreatment and Abuse
Falls - Updated January 2008
Family Caregiving - Updated January 2008
Function - Updated January 2008
Hydration Management
Iatrogenesis
Mealtime Difficulties - Updated January 2008
Medication
Normal Aging Changes
Nutrition in the Elderly - Updated January 2008
Oral Health in Aging
Pain - Updated January 2008
Palliative Care
Physical Restraints
Pressure Ulcers
Sensory Changes
Sexuality Issues in Aging
Sleep
Substance Abuse
Treatment Decision Making
Urinary Incontinence - Updated January 2008

Click here to visit ConsultGeriRN.org.