B 03 Health Promotion Strategies in the Older Population

Friday, 25 July 2014: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Moderator:  Mercy N. Mumba, Honors BSN, RN, CMSRN, Evidence Based Practice and Research Committee, Texas Health Resources, Bedford, TX
Robotic Pets as Companions for Socially Isolated Older Adults

Nancy E. Edwards, PhD, MS, ANP-BC
School of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Alan M. Beck, ScD
College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN



The Significance of Walking Speed in Physical Function Among a Group of Community Dwelling Older Adults

Jie Yu, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Monrovia, CA