A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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An ageing population that is increasing does not necessarily mean an
Constipation is a common problem in older people with hip fracture be
Dementia care environments are now home to thousands of people who ha
Aim To identify the most common and distressing behaviou
This article reports on an evaluation of the Dementia Services Develo
Alcohol misuse among older adults is increasing, with evidence of its
The enabling compassionate care in practice programme was an innovati
This article outlines the development of distress reaction training i
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In June 2013 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence updated and replaced it
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Hearing loss is a common problem in older people and may have a negat
Sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function with age, i
The role of nursing in the NHS commissioning structure in England is
This article explores the effect of dementia on individuals with dementia, their families and nursing staff. It explores the diagnostic issues that are important for individuals, the effect of symptoms and avenues of support.
Improving hospital care for frail older people requires expertise, leadership and resources as these patients have multiple complex needs.
Over the past decade, dolls have been used increasingly as a therapeutic device for people with dementia. While there has not been much empirical research carried out on the topic, current evidence suggests that engagement with dolls can promote wellbeing.
This article reports on an evaluation of the effect of an on-ward volunteer service in an acute orthopaedic ward with a number of dementia patients. A mixed-methods evaluation was undertaken in 2012.
More than 35 million people worldwide are living with dementia.
Aim To examine the association between quality of life (QoL) and religious coping in older people living in their own homes.
