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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...
Get moving: take on the challenge of patient mobility
Nurses can help educate patients on how to prevent deconditioning due to bed rest and...
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...
Laughter, friendship and dementia
A project has enabled people affected by dementia to collaborate with artists and share...
Putting feet first when caring for patients with diabetes
For patients with diabetes knowing how to take care of their feet and when to seek...
Keeping nutrition on the radar
Keeping prevention of malnutrition and dehydration at the top of our agenda when caring for...
We could all do more to combat loneliness
Nurses are well placed to help those in their care to access support for loneliness
Pushing the boat out for patients at the end of life
Respecting patients' decisions at the end of life can make all the difference in care, as...