Practice question
How do I support the recognition of early-stage dementia in healthcare settings?
Signs and symptoms and what to consider when assessing a patient for early-stage dementia
What are the components of healthy ageing?
Awareness of the components can help with healthy ageing and reduce NHS pressures
How nurses can use assessment tools to detect delirium in older people – and manage it
The condition is a medical emergency – but various approaches can guide its nursing care
How can you identify and respond to deconditioning in an older person?
Nurses can encourage older people in acute hospitals to be more active
What does a comprehensive geriatric assessment involve?
It can help you provide person-centred support for older people living with frailty
How should nurses promote equality, diversity and inclusion?
All health and social care staff should commit to being champions of these values at work
What is the difference between delirium and dementia?
A collateral history is crucial in distinguishing between the conditions
Why is measurement of lying and standing blood pressure vital in falls risk assessment?
A blood pressure drop on standing is more prevalent in those with comorbidities and frailty
How can person-centred strategies improve dementia care?
An empathetic approach to care can help people with dementia retain a sense of self
How do I use the 4AT tool for delirium?
Delirium is time-critical, but can be identified with a simple bedside test
Build your nursing expertise with the help of communities of practice
Participation enhances your career and develops new, diverse practices
How do I get involved in nursing research?
Nursing and care staff can enhance patient outcomes by expanding their research knowledge