GeroNursingEd.org http://www.geronursinged.org/ a variety of teaching resources for school of nursing faculty who want to include content on older adults in their curricula NW Coalition Committee Members Update http://www.geronursinged.org/overview#steering We have updated the Northwest Coalition Committee lists with the 2009-2010 members. Gero CD-Rom Page Update http://www.geronursinged.org/gerocd.html#Ed Our Gero CD-rom page has been updated with more information about the CD-rom and a PDF example of the Awareness Competency. New Education/Interactive Media Link on Bathing http://www.geronursinged.org/media.html#Ed Bathing is an important caregiving activity. However, it can be a frightening activity for those with dementia and may lead to negative interactions between the individual and their caregiver. These negative interactions can in many cases be prevented. As a result of extensive research, interventions have been developed to improve the bathing experience. The research has found that aggressive behaviors, care recipient distress and time spent crying or screaming can be decreased significantly. A new topical learning activity on Sensory Changes http://www.geronursinged.org/topicalactivities.html#Sensory Using a sensory kit to experience sensory changes common to older adults. A new topical learning activity on Transitions http://www.geronursinged.org/topicalactivities.html#Transitions An opportunity to observe impact of transitions on older adults, and the significant role of the nurse to communicate information as part of the transition process between health care settings.