Practice question
How can I ensure dementia care is based on the best available evidence?
Critically appraised topic (CAT) process helps ensure clinical practice is evidence-based
How do I manage the care of an older person with delirium?
Guidelines recommend prompt detection by screening older people on admission to hospital
Why is medicines optimisation important for older people living with frailty?
Medicines optimisation can help ensure appropriate polypharmacy
How should I discuss not attempting CPR with people who have dementia?
Discuss the wishes of people with dementia proactively due to its progression
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