2024 Spring GAPNA Newsletter Volume 43 Number 1

TikTok Spotlight: Moments from the World of Gero Nursing and Caregiving

In the fast-paced world of TikTok, there's a treasure trove of videos that highlight the compassionate and dedicated work of those in gerontological nursing and caregiving. From touching moments to practical tips, these videos offer a unique glimpse into the daily lives and challenges of professionals caring for the elderly. Take a look at some of these informative and light-hearted videos on TikTok!


Caregiver Burnout

@gericarern Calling all caregivers 🤍 I SEE YOU! You got this. 🏷️ : #gerontology #nursing #gerontologicalnursing #doctor #healthcare #hospital #nurse #hospice #hospicenurse #palliativecare #medicine #nursingschool #nursingstudent #nursingstudentproblems #nurses #geronurse #oldage #dementia #dementiaawareness #alzheimers #longtermcare #caregiver #motivation #motivational #strong #burnout #caregiversupport #caregiving #caregivingfortheelderly ♬ escape - Kilgore Doubtfire

The Power of an Advocate

@susieknowsstuff #gerontology #powerkapunch #advocate #caregiver #aging #healthyaging #skillednursing #snf #agingparents #gerontologist #alzheimers #dementia #fallprotection #hospital #medicaltiktok #daughterlove #socialservices ♬ SUN GOES DOWN - Andreas Roehrig

Tell me You’re a Geriatric Nurse Without TELLING Me…

@veelc3 #geriatrics #geriatricnurse #nursing #nursesoftiktok #nursehumor #lpn #ltc #bowels ♬ ACDC Beegees mashup - Kimmieahug

I only want to work with kids

@grace.em_ the oldies won me over 🧍🏼‍♀️ #geriatrics #caregiver #nursing #patientcare #pca #pct #cna #cnasoftiktok #nursetok #studentnurse #nursingschool #nurse #nursetok #foryoupage #foryou #fyp #fypシ ♬ Mexican radio - ᐖ

Case Study

@nurse_doc #healthadepopit #nursetok #rn #aprn #nursingstudent #nursepractitionerstudent #fyp ♬ Paris - 斌杨Remix