Ms Jodie Tse (PhD candidate) provides the clarified concept of disempowerment and the experiences and perceptions among older adults with chronic illness to advance the understanding of disempowerment from older adults’ perspective. Ms Kathy Puyk (PhD student) explores how evidence‑based practice can empower nurses to deliver safer, more confident, and more effective wound management in gerontological care. Her session highlights key international guidelines, practical assessment strategies, and approaches to strengthening clinical decision‑making. Dr Daphne Cheung examines how expressed emotions of carers affect communication and interaction with individuals with dementia. She explores person-centred approaches that strengthen connection, reduce distress, and support meaningful interactions.