All Care of the elderly articles
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NewsResearchers find treatment for early stage Dupuytren’s disease
A phase-2b trial has shown the effectiveness of an anti-tumour necrosis factor drug for treating the disease at an early stage
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Urolithin A may counteract age-associated muscle decline
A study found oral supplementation with urolithin A resulted in a significant improvement in muscle endurance
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Patients with dementia benefit from GP continuity of care
Seeing the same GP improves care for those with dementia and reduces their risk of major adverse events, new research suggests
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Growing gap between life expectancy and healthy working life expectancy raises challenges for pensions
A recent study has shown that, although average lifespan has increased, the period that older people spend in good health and able to work has not necessarily extended at the same rate
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More cash for Better Care Fund to support health and care integration
Over £6.9 billion has been committed to the fund to help people in England stay and home and live independently, and to help local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
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New report predicts more falls in older people due to COVID-19 mitigation
Dealing with the impact of changes in older people’s strength and balance due to COVID-19 mitigation measures could cost the NHS £211 million, according to the report
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Independent professional body guideline
SCIE indicators of abuse guideline
This summary explores the forms that abuse can take, and the signs or possible indicators that may suggest a person is experiencing abuse
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SIGN guideline
SIGN delirium guideline
Overview This guideline summary provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the detection, assessment, treatment, and follow up of adults with delirium, as well as reducing the risk of delirium. The guideline excludes delirium secondary solely to alcohol and illicit substance use. It ...
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NICE guideline
NICE delirium guideline
This summary covers risk factor assessment, diagnosis, indicators of delirium, interventions to prevent delirium, and treatment.
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Medication management of patients with enteral feeding tubes
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Wright D et al with the support of a grant from Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Independent professional body guideline
Type 2 diabetes: frailty in older people
Summary covers glycaemic targets for older people, priorities for improving high-quality diabetes care, and a useful frailty assessment pathway.
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NICE guideline
NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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Independent professional body guideline
Fit for frailty guideline
A practical guideline summary for the recognition, assessment, and management of frailty in individuals in community and outpatient settings
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SIGN guideline
SIGN stroke and dysphagia guideline
This summarises SIGN's guideline on the identification and management of dysphagia in stroke patients.
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NICE guideline
NICE older people wellbeing guideline
This summarises NICE's guideline on interventions to maintain and improve the mental wellbeing and independence of people aged 65 years or older.
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NICE guideline
NICE falls in older people guideline
An easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline on the assessment and prevention of falls in older people, including a discussion of possible interventions.
