Older people
Explore this section of Nursing Times for the latest policy, workforce and research news on nursing older people, plus clinical articles and opinion
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Comic launched to support #EndPJParalysis campaign
A specially commissioned comic strip has been published in support of a campaign to end “pyjama paralysis” and improve patient activity and mobility during a hospital stay.
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Nurses have been called to give evidence as part of a new review which is looking to improve and extend the lives of those living with dementia by tackling avoidable hospital admissions.
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The most vulnerable people are being failed by poor end of life care due to lack of staff training, a group of health and social care organisations has said.
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Critical care admissions for people with dementia are increasing for those in their last year of life, a study has revealed.
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Slow walking for little as 25 minutes a day seems to be sufficient to counter the detrimental physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients, according to Spanish researchers.
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A new framework, which highlights the important role that nurses play in supporting people in care homes. has been published in Northern Ireland.
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The number of district nurses who have qualified with a specialist practitioner qualification (SPQ) has dropped by 6% in a year, new research has shown.
Latest Clinical
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A research study identified the key concerns of older people with frailty in the emergency department, revealing these differ from the NHS’s standard metrics.
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Frailty is not an unavoidable consequence of ageing, as not all older people are frail. This article explores and compares frailty in Australia, Germany and the UK.
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Student exposure to the complex challenges involved in the care of older people can help develop vital skills and generate interest in working in this area.
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Understanding and addressing the palliative and end-of-life care needs of people with dementia is vital. This article is part of a series on dementia.
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To be able to alleviate distress experienced by people living with dementia, accurate identification of potential causes of distressed behaviour is essential
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How to care for people with frailty during a period of acute crisis associated with acute illness, including the use of digital healthcare tools