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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What is the Acute Care of the Elderly person? An Overview of ACE Units

According to the National Institutes of Health, hospitalization for older adults can often result in a significant loss of independence in activities of daily living. This phenomenon, known as hospital-associated disability, is what the acute care of the elderly person (ACE) model was specifically created to combat, focusing on evidence-based strategies to maintain and restore function during and after a hospital stay.

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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

What is the ACE model in nursing? Understanding Acute Care for Elders and Evidence-Based Practice

By 2035, the U.S. Census Bureau projects more people will be over 65 than under 18, necessitating advanced care models like the **ACE model in nursing**. Understanding this model is critical for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a complex and growing geriatric population.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

What is the Acute Care for Elderly Model (ACE)?

According to a study published in the *New England Journal of Medicine* in 1995, patients treated within an Acute Care for Elderly (ACE) model demonstrated improved functional abilities upon discharge compared to those receiving traditional care. This specialized care approach was developed to address the significant risk of functional and cognitive decline that many older adults experience during hospitalization.

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