Nursing Older People
Nurses need confidence to discuss end of life care
13 Jan 2017
Nicky Hayes
Nursing Older People
Try to be a skilled companion to older people this Christmas
The holiday season can be a lonely time for many older people.
14 Nov 2016
Nursing Older People
Practice question: music in care homes
How can I set up a musical group for residents in my care home?
09 Nov 2016
Nursing Standard
When education is not enough: turning the tide on staff shortages in older people’s care
Education needs to be matched with dynamic career pathways that attract professionals to the...
28 Oct 2016
Nursing Older People
Nurses need better training in managing pain
A survey of nurses shows that one third had inadequate knowledge of pain management
11 Oct 2016
Nursing Older People
Singing, music and dance in Parkinson’s disease
Three research articles of interest to nurses of older people
07 Oct 2016
Nursing Standard
60 seconds with consultant nurse for older people Nicky Hayes
Nicky Hayes set her heart on gerontological nursing early in her career. Her varied roles mean she still sees patients every day, while also helping to develop the clinical leaders of the future
06 Oct 2016
Nursing Older People
The barriers to nursing home staff accessing continuing professional development
Nicky Hayes says the care sector, education providers and individual nurses need to work together to ensure nurses in nursing homes are fit for purpose
14 Sep 2016
Nursing Standard
Consultation is key to reconfigurations
Nurse leaders need a bigger role on decisions to withdraw specialist services from local...
26 Jul 2016
Nursing Older People
Importance of identifying frailty
Identifying frailty is a core business for healthcare professionals who work with older people. Through systematic detection of indicators, such as changes in mobility, continence or mental health, we can tailor care planning for individuals and change service provision accordingly.
26 Feb 2016
Nursing Older People
Supporting people with Parkinson’s in later life
Parkinson’s in old age can be a complex individual condition that affects physical and psychological function and wellbeing. As a result, the needs of different people may vary. However, all older people with Parkinson’s will benefit from access to a specialist, comprehensive old-age assessment and nursing care that understands how symptoms can affect health and wellbeing, and is responsive to the individual’s particular requirements over time.
31 Oct 2014