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Older people

Older people are the largest group of users of adult services. Although there are some very good services for older people, research shows that some of this group are not receiving high standards of care. In some cases, services are failing older people. Older people have the right to dignity in care and by focussing on positive outcomes for users we can drive up standards.

Resources

Type Title Year
Research briefing 28 Assistive technology and older people 2008
Helping you through a hospital stay: Information booklet for older people 2008
Research briefing 21 Identification of deafblind dual sensory impairment in older people 2007
e-learning An introduction to the mental health of older people 2007
Knowledge review 13 Outcomes-focused services for older people 2007
Practice guide 09 Dignity in care 2006
Joint publication Practice guide NICE/SCIE: Dementia: supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care (NICE clinical guide 42) 2006
Practice guide 07 Making referrals to the POVA list 2006
Practice guide 02 Assessing the mental health needs of older people 2006
Research briefing 15 Helping older people to take prescribed medication in their own home 2005
Research briefing 12 Involving older people and their carers in after-hospital care decisions 2005
Research briefing 10 Terminal care in care homes 2004
Research briefing 03 Aiding communication with people with dementia 2004
Research briefing 01 Preventing falls in care homes 2004
Number of publications: 14

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Ongoing work

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