Opinion
Treatment pathways must take account of cultural beliefs
How to exercise safely with osteoporosis
How an enhanced care initiative has improved dementia services
Comment
Treatment pathways must take account of cultural beliefs
Clinical systems must reflect the diverse range of beliefs that people hold
How to exercise safely with osteoporosis
The Royal Osteoporosis Society has issued guidance on the advice nurses should give
How an enhanced care initiative has improved dementia services
Introduction of an enhanced nursing care team has reduced use of costly support staff
Audio players project helps stimulate people with dementia
People with dementia are using simple music players to access audiobooks and radio/TV
Boosting students' learning experiences in care homes
Collaborative working has enhanced the learning experience
Why music can be a valuable tool for improving the lives of people with dementia
TV series with Line of Duty star helps to address the challenges of living with the condition
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...
Editorial
Celebrating 30 years of coverage of older people's care
Lisa Berry looks back at three decades of change in Nursing Older People's lifetime
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...
Praising the outstanding nursing talent
What the newly-launched RCNi frailty resource (in conjunction with RCN Older people's forum...
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...
Your views
Bravo to author of article about ageism and its implications for nursing practice
Nursing student is a role model of inclusive attitudes and behaviours
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
Reviews
Book review: Advance Care Planning in End of Life Care
Consultant nurse for older people Nicky Hayes reviews this publication on end of life care
Book review: Somebody I used to know
Admiral Nurse Wendy Mountford reviews Wendy Mitchell’s dementia memoir
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