Browsing University of Waterloo by Author "Pearce, Nancy Jane Mae"
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Examining the Hospital Elder Life Program in a rehabilitation setting: a pilot feasibility study
Huson, Kelsey; Pearce, Nancy Jane Mae; Bradfield, Corrie; Heckman, George A.; Stolee, Paul (BioMed Central, 2016-07-18)Background: The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) has been shown to effectively prevent delirium and functional decline in older patients in acute care, but has not been examined in a rehabilitation setting. This pilot ... -
Older Adults Living with Cancer: Supportive Care Needs and Utilization of Peer Support Services
Pearce, Nancy Jane Mae (University of Waterloo, 2007-08-21)BACKGROUND: Cancer is primarily a disease of older adults with sixty percent of all incidences occurring in individuals 65 years and over. Coping with cancer may entail additional challenges for older adults due to ...