Opinion
Exercise must have a place in everyday life of care homes
‘Mum and I were confused as to why Dad would be given morphine’
Putting the care back into healthcare: What Matters to You?
Editorial
Praising the outstanding nursing talent
What the newly-launched RCNi frailty resource (in conjunction with RCN Older people's forum...
A chance for ‘ordinary’ nurses to share, inspire and win recognition for their...
Nominate yourself or a colleague for this year’s RCNi Nurse Awards and help celebrate...
High-achieving nurse can inspire others
The RCNi Nurse Awards ceremony is a showcase of talent and achievement that live on beyond...
We need a new culture of care for older people
As the population ages, we need to end the tug of war between funding and innovation.
Survey reiterates the morale mantra, but Hunt still not listening
A new survey by Nursing Standard and the Sunday Mirror newspaper reinforces the obvious...
Nurses need access to high-quality education in end of life care
A new skills framework to improve end of life care is welcome, but practitioners must be...
Comment
Exercise must have a place in everyday life of care homes
Encouraging a full range of movement in older people provides astonishing benefits
‘Mum and I were confused as to why Dad would be given morphine’
Gosport case causes dementia campaigner to reflect on her father's treatment...
Putting the care back into healthcare: What Matters to You?
A new campaign aims to make compassion central to the healthcare experiences of older people
Why dementia-friendly boroughs matter
The London borough community initiative that is exploring what a dementia-friendly borough...
CPR or comfort measures: between a rock and a hard place
The Resuscitation Council (UK) states that less than 10% of people who have cardiopulmonary...
Why older people's oral health matters
Enabling older people to look after their teeth helps prevent serious disease and allows...
Expert advice
Medicines management: How can we prevent older people from taking too many medicines?
Extending consultation times could enable practitioners to explore medication usage in more...
Reviews
Book review: The Handbook of Person-Centred Therapy and Mental Health
Director of quality, nursing and patient safety, Jonathan Webster reviews The Handbook of...
Book review: Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing
PhD candidate Karen Rennie reviews Dementia, Sex and Wellbeing: A Person-Centred Guide for...
Book review: Spirituality in Hospice Care
Drawing on research and philosophical literature, this book explores spirituality in...
Book review: Social Research Methods in Dementia Studies
A timely book on social research methods for people with dementia
Positive Communication: Activities to reduce isolation and improve the wellbeing of...
Useful activities to help boost confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing in older people
Book review: Confused, Angry, Anxious? Why working with older people in care can be...
Head of nursing care, Sue Paxton reviews Confused, Angry, Anxious? Why working with older...
Your views
Readers panel: Are smartphone consultations a threat to traditional GP services?
A 24-hour service offering GP consultations via video link or smartphones has been launched...
Music to your ears in therapy
Alternative therapies, such as music therapy, could reduce the need for psychotropic drug...
Risk prevention key in tackling Zika virus
Professor Viroj Wiwanitkit writes to Nursing Older People