Practice question
Surprise questions that can improve end of life care
Older people approaching the end of life can be helped by asking the right questions
Care home residents can benefit from carrying out everyday activities
Safety concerns prevent care home residents doing everyday tasks that benefit them
What is ageism, how can I recognise it and how can I deal with it in my workplace?
Discrimination against older people can mean inferior standards in services that affect them
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 improve my practice?
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 how could I support them?
How can I provide person-centred care for older people living with frailty?
Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing and personalised care can help manage the condition
How do I improve delirium care for older surgical patients?
A serious condition with poor outcomes, delirium is best prevented by early identification and treatment