Few students, even after successful placements, choose gerontological nursing on registration
Take every opportunity to identify and acknowledge family and friends providing informal care
Good oral health can be fundamental for physical health, well-being and dignity
Older people’s needs are complex and require quality nursing skills and person-centred care
Proactive identification of risk enables a more holistic approach and promotes autonomy
Avoiding the topic could deny people the chance of ‘a good death’
Nurses should understand the benefits of positive risk-taking
Encouraging a proactive and person-centred approach to risk assessment and management
While our bodies and minds may age, the need to be treated with dignity and respect remains
Practical strategies that can support people living with dementia and their family carers
How a project created a transferable model of good practice on dementia assessments of care home residents
An accurate diagnosis even at advanced stages can improve people’s quality of life