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Rachel Thompson, RCN interim Adviser for Older People would like you to know about the recent update of the Alzheimer’s Society This is me document which has been endorsed by the RCN.
Rachel would like to thank those of you who contributed to the survey that was circulated and would like to apologise if you were not included as it was a very tight turn around.
For information, the new version is now available and was officially launched along with a new report on care homes on the 26 February 2013. They are also developing an online version, and a bilingual version is being produced for Wales.
The Alzheimer’s Society has agreed to send out some hard copies to those who were involved in the survey and left their contact details.
If you have any questions or queries about this please email rachel.thompson@rcn.org.uk Thank you.
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Age UK Malnutrition Taskforce update
Published: 20 February 2013
It is estimated that nearly one million older people in England are at risk of malnutrition. The Malnutrition Task Force was set up to set up to raise awareness, identify and manage malnutrition in older people and to help prevent people being caught in a spiral of decline as medical professionals often fail to spot the warning signs of malnutrition.
New research into influences on care cultures
Published: 20 February 2013
The Care Home Organisations Implementing Cultures of Excellence (CHOICE) research project used in-depth case studies of care homes for older people to investigate the relationship between the organisational culture of the home and the quality of care experienced by residents. The findings establish the key elements of positive care cultures and provide concrete examples of the everyday practices that enhance or inhibit their creation.
Improving support for people with dementia in minority ethnic groups: new inquiry launched
Published: 20 February 2013
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia (APPG) has launched an inquiry exploring the current provision of support for people living with dementia in minority ethnic groups in the UK. Share your experience or register interest in the work.
Age Exchange relaunch
Published: 20 February 2013
Age Exchange is the UK’s leading reminiscence charity. Find out how it has been using memories and arts to bring people together for the last 30 years.
Letter from the Adviser – Nicky Hayes
Published: 25 September 2012
It has been a busy time for the RCN Older People’s Forum and for me as an adviser, due to ongoing public and media interest in older people’s care. The RCN has responded in a number of ways, including the Safe Staffing for Older People project, about which I would like to share an update with you.
Letter from the Chair – Hazel Heath
Published: 25 September 2012
Hotfoot from the RCN Older People Forum’s first strategy planning meeting in two years, I’m buzzing with enthusiasm.
Scotland update
Published: 25 September 2012
What a busy time for older people’s care and nursing within Scotland. Recent months have seen Scotland focus on active ageing and exploring how it is possible to get older people either living in the community or in a care setting engaged in activities suitable for everyone’s ability levels.
Wales update
Published: 25 September 2012
There are significant changes taking place in the way that regulation of social care settings are carried out in Wales.
Northern Ireland update
Published: 25 September 2012
The RCN Northern Ireland Older People’s Nursing Network (OPeNN) has been going from strength to strength since its inception in 2007.
All Ireland update
Published: 25 September 2012
The All Ireland Gerontological Nurses Association (AIGNA) was established in 2009 to promote healthy ageing for older people through the advancement of skills, expertise and knowledge of gerontological nurses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.