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

Oct 12, 2025

4 min

When assessing skin turgor in the elderly client, where should the nurse assess?

Over 20% of older adults are affected by dehydration, which can be difficult to detect due to age-related changes in skin elasticity. This makes knowing the correct location to assess skin turgor in the elderly client a critical skill for nurses to ensure accurate hydration status evaluation.

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Oct 7, 2025

3 min

At what age do clavicles stop growing?: An in-depth look

The clavicle, or collarbone, is the last bone in the body to complete its growth, a process that can extend into a person's mid-twenties. In contrast to other long bones that finish growing much earlier, understanding **at what age do clavicles stop growing** is important for interpreting adolescent injuries and forensic age estimation.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

At what age does your clavicle finish fusing? The definitive timeline

While many bones complete their growth in your late teens, the clavicle is a notable exception. This process is medically and forensically significant, impacting our understanding of skeletal maturity. So, at what age does your clavicle finish fusing?

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