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Growing Older and Living with a Learning Disability
People with learning disabilities are more likely to develop dementia as they grow older according to the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and they may also develop dementia at a younger age than non-learning disabled people. They may also experience deterioration from dementia at a faster rate than the general population.
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Oral care for dementia - 10 top tips
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month throughout September 2023, the RCN Older People’s Forum will be sharing blogs about dementia. This blog by Dr Gary Mitchell MBE and Professor Gerry McKenna talks about oral care for dementia: 10 top tips.
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Older people and living with HIV
Older people are living longer with HIV across the UK, which is a cause for celebration.
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My time as an Admiral Nurse
As September is World Alzheimer's month I've written a blog post about my time working as an Admiral Nurse (a dementia specialist nurse).
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Dementia care - a community approach
This blog looks at the the multidisciplinary approach to dementia care in the community.
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Embracing dementia-friendly communities: spreading awareness during World Alzheimer's Month
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month throughout September 2023, the RCN Older People’s Forum will be sharing blogs about dementia. This blog talks about dementia-friendly communities and what we can do to support people living with dementia.
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Pregnancy Loss Review
Emma Ayling reflects on the impact of the report on early pregnancy care.
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Bridging the gap in menopause care for minority ethnic women
Are you a nurse that sees women from ethnic minorities in primary care? Then you may encounter women who are experiencing symptoms of peri/menopause. This blog discusses research into the experiences of 14 women from different ethnic minority groups.
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Working on an RCN Forum can enrich your career
Working on an RCN Forum can enrich your career - Ruth Bailey reflects on her highlights with the RCN Women’s Health Forum.
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Supporting student nurses on the ED placement
Supporting student nurses on the Emergency Department placement.
