Evidence and Practice
Using the Relating to Older People Evaluation tool to measure ageism in higher education
A professional development programme for care home nurses in east London
How do I recognise and treat pain appropriately in a person with dementia?
Clinical
Using the Relating to Older People Evaluation tool to measure ageism in higher education
The aim of this study was to explore the use of ROPE to examine ageist attitudes
A professional development programme for care home nurses in east London
There is a need for professional development opportunities for registered nurses undertaking...
Development of a capability-based training programme for an advanced nurse practitioner
Although there is a long history of advanced nursing practice in the UK, without...
Cognitive decline: can diet be a preventive or treatment option?
Cognitive decline has been associated with and accepted as a consequence of ageing. Diets...
Attitudes and beliefs of healthcare workers about influenza vaccination
Background Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers (HCWs) to...
How healthcare professionals in acute settings construct identities for people with...
Background Healthcare professionals working in acute settings lack education and training in...
CPD articles
Approaches to managing older people using opiates and their risk of dependence
There is little doubt that opiates have transformed healthcare, particularly in relation to...
Ethical practice in dementia care
This article draws on a range of case study examples from dementia care and explains how...
Sexuality and sexual intimacy in later life
Sexuality is as important in older age as it is throughout life, and its expression can be...
Maintaining skin health in older people
Skin changes associated with age are inevitable. Ageing is associated with structural and...
Assessment, prevention and treatment of faecal incontinence in older people
Faecal incontinence is an impaired ability to control the passage of stool, often described...
Assessment and management of older people with venous leg ulcers
A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is defined as the loss of skin below the knee on the leg or foot in...
How to
How to address the communication needs of older patients with hearing loss
Hearing loss is a common problem in older people and may have a negative effect on their...
How to use advance care planning in a care home
Admission to a care home is a major event for many individuals and, for some, a time when...
Practice question
How do I recognise and treat pain appropriately in a person with dementia?
A tool to help staff manage pain in dementia care uses four simple steps
Older people’s feedback on care
What are the best ways of capturing and drawing on older people’s experiences of care to...
Why is future care planning so important for people living with frailty?
Why early conversations about end of life care are essential for people living with frailty
How can advance care planning improve end of life care for nursing home residents?
How PEACE planning can guide nursing home staff and community nursing teams
How can critical thinking make me a better nurse?
Critical thinking can help nurses provide excellent care and improve patient well-being
How you can support an older patient experiencing anxiety and depression
How would I recognise if someone with dementia was experiencing anxiety or depression and...