Layla Haidrani
Layla Haidrani
Why did you become a nurse? What might you have done otherwise? I wanted to make a positive contribution to society and have always liked to care for people. I worked as a staff nurse on acute medical wards and an intensive care unit before...
The nursing presence in parliament increased last month after two nurses were elected to the House of Commons.
Margaret Dunham,Peter Allmark,Karen Collins
Margaret Dunham
Aim To consider how the older person constructs the experience of cancer pain and how this is informed by expectations and experiences. Method Nine older people with cancer were asked to keep diaries and subsequently interviewed about their...
Lynne Pearce
Lynne Pearce
Essential facts According to the Registrar General Annual Report published in August 2016 there were 15,548 deaths in Northern Ireland in 2015, with almost two thirds being of people aged 75 or more. Almost half (48%) occurred in NHS hospit...
Simple ideas that could help remove the stigma associated with Alzheimer's disease [0.03%]
一些简单想法有可能消除与阿尔茨海默病相关的污名感
Flavia Munn
Flavia Munn
Shelagh Robinson loves literature and helping others, yet like many other people with dementia, she feels as if she is defined her by her condition.
Lack of access to gardens and outdoor spaces could harm care home residents' mental health, a study published in The Gerontologist has found.
World Health Organization endorses global action plan on rising incidence of dementia [0.03%]
世界卫生组织通过首份全球抗痴呆行动计划
A global action plan on dementia endorsed by World Health Organization (WHO) member states has been welcomed by health experts.
Ruth Sander
Ruth Sander
Probiotics is a general term to describe the different species of healthy microbes that are usually found in our gastrointestinal tract and support our immune system. When ingested in adequate amounts, probiotics can provide health benefits...
Ruth Sander
Ruth Sander
Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke and mortality. Guidelines recommend non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants, or novel oral anticoagulants, as first choice of drug. While they do not require ...
Doll Therapy in Dementia Care Mitchell Gary Doll Therapy in Dementia Care 136pp £17.99 Jessica Kingsley 9781849055703 184905570X [Formula: see text] [0.03%]
痴呆护理中的玩偶疗法
This book is an engaging read from the beginning to end. It explains the needs of people with advanced dementia, particularly that for attachment, and how doll therapy is one of many approaches to engaging in person-centred care.