On Caring Through the Years: Exploring Geriatric Health and Mental Wellness

In this episode, Marissa Rasmussen speaks with Julie Earle, NP-PHC MScN, the Most Responsible Provider Nurse Practitioner on the Geriatric Dementia Unit at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Julie shares insights from her career, including co-leading Ontario’s first NP-led hospital and serving on the Consent and Capacity Board. They discuss unique mental health challenges in older adults, misconceptions about aging, and strategies to improve patient-centered care and support.

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