Older people living with dementia have the right to decide their rehabilitation goals and identify their rehabilitation preferences. This article explores how nurses can support them to develop self-efficacy in decision-making

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Advance care planning is vital in dementia, yet often missed. Nurses can lead these conversations, ensuring care reflects values & preferences, as discussed in our latest CPD article @Susan_hol1 Morna Miller @SheeranMaryAnne @NHSaaa

The October issue of Nursing Older People is now available with our cover article exploring ethical dilemmas in dementia care such as the use of therapeutic robots @Jane_Pritchard2 and Roxanne Vieira-Moreno. Find out more https://t.co/XxChSPmy1C

Family carers of people with dementia have their own information and support needs, particularly when their family member moves into a care home. This article explores how positive relationships can be developed between family carers and care home staff

The first placement strategy for social care nursing recognises social care as a vital part of nursing education. In this free editorial, @LucyHGillespie @skillsforcare explains why social care placements are such rich learning environments

How to support family carers with providing personal care for people with dementia is explored by Louise Carter and colleagues @DementiaStudies

The importance of familiarity with people for accurate pain assessment in dementia reinforces the rationale for person-centred care, finds this literature review by Samantha Bonser @DCHStrust

Social prescribing can play a valuable role in supporting older adults to age well. Using a reflective case study, this CPD article explores how a collaborative initiative in the form of a film club can empower older people to sustain mental well-being

Can you tell I chose the August cover when I needed a cooling dip during the last heatwave?! Now live online with full table of contents at https://t.co/GeCiQrfS5I

Older adults are increasingly undertaking carer roles to support other older people in a sometimes confusing world of health and social care consumerism. This CPD article explores approaches to understanding the care work and needs of older carers

Pleased to see this article published: 'How to' develop and present a conference poster. Clear practical tips from @AmyPepper00

Podcast guest @sturdy_deborah addresses common misconceptions about social care, and how it offers nurses a progressive career pathway and autonomy to improve people’s lives

I am chairing RCNi's Identifying and managing delirium webinar on Wednesday 9 July. Join our expert nurse speakers to find out more about practical strategies to prevent, detect, assess and manage this medical emergency.

Older adults are increasingly undertaking carer roles to support other older people. This CPD article explores how nurses can help older carers talk about their care work and personal needs to better understand what support older carers might require.

Ethical dilemmas may be common when caring for people with dementia. This article outlines ethical principles in healthcare, discusses best interests decision-making and describes the so-called balance sheet approach @Jane_Pritchard2 Roxanne Vieira-Moreno

Older people are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation, which can be detrimental to their physical and mental health. This article discusses ways in which nurses can measure loneliness and provide support. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek https://t.co/BGOVa9pyrC

The presence of urgent community response services will improve initial response times for adults who have had a fall, which will reduce the risk of extended time spent on the floor, highlight Joanne Holland and @RachWatkinsWebb @nhsuhcw

The June issue of Nursing Older People is now out, featuring our cover CPD article @PimmEmily on addressing loneliness and social isolation. Just in time for Loneliness Awareness Week 9-15 June @marmaladetrust Lots more inside https://t.co/Cf91Ug8zNW

A reminder of this open access article exploring how a QI project increased dementia diagnoses in care home residents, enabling staff to identify unmet needs and deliver person-centred care @ZenaAldridge1 @ccukumar et al #DementiaActionWeek #DAW2025