Care of Older People
Use this guide to find information resources related to the care of older people including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources


James van Oppen (2022) What matters to older people with frailty in hospital? NIHR Evidence summary.
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Rahman S, Inouye S, MacLullich A, Davis D and Arora A (2020) Essentials of delirium: everything you really need to know for working in delirium care. London: Jessica Kingsley.





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Events and Exhibitions
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Explore the shift from institutional to home care over two centuries of older people’s nursing, from the workhouses of the Victorian era to the hospital, care home and beyond. In an ageing population, we ask how nursing can improve the lives of those over 75.
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Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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13 Mar 2025
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RCN Wales Roundtable for the Independent Sector - 'Unlocking Continuing Professional Development Opportunities in Rural Practice'
RCN Wales will be hosting an in-person roundtable discussion on 'Unlocking Continuing Professional Development Opportunities in Rural Practice', in West Wales. This event will also provide an opportunity to network with other colleagues based within the Independent Sector to share stories and your unique experiences of working in Wales. This event is open to both RCN members and non-members who work in Wales in the Independent Health and Social Care sector.
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