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Parkinson's disease
Increase your understanding about Parkinson’s disease, the symptoms and statistics over the number of people affected in the UK. Find out more about how the activities the RCN’s Neuroscience forum has been undertaking relating to the condition.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Read more about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the symptoms and find out how many people in the UK are affected by the long-term condition. Here you can also find out where to get more information and support when caring for people with MS.
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MND Resource
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rare but devastating neurological condition which leads to progressive paralysis and ultimately death. Use this resource to increase your understanding of MND and learn more about diagnosis and available treatments.
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Suicide awareness
Explore the latest policies and guidance on preventing suicide in community and custodial settings. This resource offers advice on how to support your understanding of suicidal thought and spot the early warning signs.
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Care Home Journey
Follow a resident’s care home journey, through from pre-admission to end of life care. Find out more about risk assessments, short stays, discharge, acute admission, and the role of nursing staff when supporting residents, families and nursing colleagues.
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Nutrition essentials
Build the skills needed to support patients with nutrition and assess any concerns over malnutrition, whether it’s due to medication, illness or ageing. This resource offers advice on areas nurses should cover and the signs and effects of malnutrition.
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Mental health in later life
Increase your awareness of the mental health issues experienced by older people and how the multi-professional nature of care for older people requires working in a collaborative way in order to improve mental well-being.
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Meaningful activities for older people
Discover ways to plan meaningful activities when caring for people in a care home. Learn more about what a meaningful activity is, why it is a fundamental aspect of care, and the benefits of doing so in when it comes to improving physical and mental wellbeing.
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Falls
Falls and fractures in older people are a costly and often preventable health issue. Find out about the falls-related project the RCN is involved in and the guidance and resources available to you on preventing falls in the community and in hospital.
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Hydration essentials
Learn how to monitor someone for the signs of dehydration and understand the signs and effects. Here you will also find out what dehydration can lead to and how to encourage people to drink the right amount of fluids.
