Kristine
Talley,
PhD, CNP, RN, FGSA
Associate Professor
University of Minnesota
Kristine Talley, PhD, CNP, RN is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Nursing and a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. She conducts research on geriatric syndromes, teaches and advises students on the care of older adults and co-directs the MN Geriatric Work Force Enhancement Program. She is also board certified gerontological nurse practitioner with clinical experience in long term care
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The population of people aged 65 years and older is expected to grow from 43.1 million in 2012 to an estimated 83.7 million by 2050 in the United States. Older people are more likely to develop health conditions that require complex care, age-specific screening, assessment, and management strategies. However, primary care clinics within the United States are not yet prepared to meet these age-specific health care needs. The Age-Friendly Health System was introduced by the John A Hartford Foundation, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), American Hospital Association (AHA), and the…