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Benefits of a creative writing group for care home residents

A writing group in a nursing home in Scotland shows that residents with dementia can be empowered to express themselves and staff enticed to be creative in their approach to care The post Benefits of a...

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The implications of an NMC caution for nurse who did not perform CPR

A caution issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council raises concerns regarding nurses’ ability to decide to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation The post The implications of an NMC caution for nurse...

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Reasons for staff failure to report abuse of residents in nursing homes

Recent research shows that abuse in nursing homes for older people is not always reported and sometimes deliberately concealed. What can be done to tackle under-reporting? The post Reasons for staff...

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Reducing unplanned admissions to hospital from care homes

Anticipatory care is needed in care homes to reduce unplanned hospital admissions. This initiative won the award for Care of Older People at the 2016 Nursing Times Awards The post Reducing unplanned...

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Influence of personal values on nursing home staff’s attitudes to care

Research shows that the attitudes of nursing home staff towards residents are influenced by their personal value frameworks and that this can create circumstances more likely to produce abuse  The post...

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Enhancing wellbeing of residents with dementia in care homes

Barchester Healthcare is rolling out a programme designed to reduce distress and improve wellbeing for residents of its care homes living with dementia. This article comes with a handout for a journal...

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Benefits of a gardening project for people with dementia in nursing homes

Two nursing homes in Scotland are involving their residents and staff members in gardening activities, raising physical activity levels and providing opportunities for meaningful interaction The post...

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Practical solutions for optimising hydration in care home residents

An improvement project at two London care homes shows that simple and inexpensive strategies can improve the fluid intake of residents. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion...

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A tool to prevent and manage contractures in care home residents

A risk assessment tool and training programme have been introduced to care homes to improve identification and management of contractures The post A tool to prevent and manage contractures in care home...

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Is being a Bupa care home nurse really what you think it is?

Susan Kelly is a clinical services manager at Bupa’s Amberley Court Care Home in Birmingham. Here she talks about why becoming a care home nurse was the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the things...

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Exemplar Health Care introduces training about intimacy and sexuality in care...

The issue of sex and sexuality in care homes is something that’s rarely discussed, even within care home settings. But determined to make a difference and bring greater empowerment to their residents,...

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Depression in care home residents: strategies for reducing the risk

Depression is a significant concern in the care home sector, but action can be taken to reduce the risk for residents The post Depression in care home residents: strategies for reducing the risk...

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