Older people: information and guidance
Care for older people represents the largest area of adult nursing in the UK
Caring for older people represents the largest area of adult nursing in the UK. Visit this page to find information and guidance on key issues related to the care of older people, including mental health support.
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- access a list of useful resources to support the care of older people, including delirium falls, frailty, physical, mental health and sexual activity
- key steps for nurses to take when it comes to raising awareness of the difficulties some older people face.
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22 Aug 2022
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
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