Immunosenescence, the dysregulation or remodeling of the immune system associated with aging, renders older adults more susceptible to infectious diseases. One way to compensate for this adverse age-related effect is through immunization.
This article summarizes key program elements and lessons from the Moving Forward Michigan initiative, a project generously supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund designed to strengthen leadership capacity and improve Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in nursing homes. Moving For...