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COVID-19: how the pandemic is reshaping social care nursing
Blurring organisational boundaries and how we share information are among the changes
31 Mar 2020
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Nurses should be delirium champions and identify people at risk as early as possible
Many risk factors can be mitigated and nurses need to be knowledgeable about it
09 Mar 2020
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Improving the health and well-being of unpaid carers – initiatives with impact
How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
09 Jan 2020
How Marie Curie's Talkabout campaign tackles taboo around death and dying
Early and open conversations can make a huge difference to the end of life experience
07 Jan 2020
Sexual healthcare is not just for the young
Nurses should have the courage to talk about sexual health issues with older patients
10 Dec 2019
Why unexpected weight loss in older people should not be ignored
Nurses need to debunk the myths about weight and appetite in older age
10 Dec 2019
Stop blaming nurses for malnutrition in older people
Focus instead on the widespread myths in the community about healthy eating
13 Nov 2019
Older people's care in the East and West: What can we learn from other cultures?
Nursing Older People readers are invited to comment on research findings
22 Oct 2019
Treatment pathways must take account of cultural beliefs
Clinical systems must reflect the diverse range of beliefs that people hold
16 Aug 2019
How to exercise safely with osteoporosis
The Royal Osteoporosis Society has issued guidance on the advice nurses should give
15 May 2019
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
01 May 2019
How an enhanced care initiative has improved dementia services
Introduction of an enhanced nursing care team has reduced use of costly support staff
30 Apr 2019
Audio players project helps stimulate people with dementia
People with dementia are using simple music players to access audiobooks and radio/TV
17 Apr 2019
Boosting students' learning experiences in care homes
Collaborative working has enhanced the learning experience
17 Apr 2019
Nurses should encourage people to talk about dying
Demystify palliative care and advance care planning by helping patients to talk about death
16 Apr 2019
Why care workers are such a valuable resource
The chief executive of NACAS on how members can work with nurses to provide better care
05 Mar 2019
Malnutrition in the community: what you can do to support older people
Why it’s vital nurses recognise risk factors and challenge myths about weight loss and ageing
13 Feb 2019
How can we ease the burden of shopping for older people?
A new board game helps nurses engage with the challenges of shopping for older people
29 Jan 2019