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Just launched! Free e-learning for Excellence in Frailty Identification, Assessment & Personalised Care. Find out more: portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Deta… @WessexAHSN Wessex AHSN Healthy Ageing & Nutrition London Clinical Networks Imperial NHS 💙 @Imperialpeople Hee Nyang Catherina Nolan-Ruffle HandHandFingersThumb #FrailtyNHSReset #NHSFrailtyFocus #AHSNs

Early identification of significant #injuries can be difficult among older patients. Make it easier by considering the following recommendations. #trauma #geriEM #geriED #geriatrics (poster 7 of 8) Poster series: posters.geriemeurope.eu

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Our Paramedics are encouraging older patients to bring 'everyday' clothes to hospital if they are likely to be admitted as part of 'Get up, Get Dressed, Get Moving'. The initiative aims to support older people to maintain their independence when in hospital. #GUGDGM2021

😟 Research in #delirium is growing rapidly, but globally most people with delirium: 🔶 Do not get a diagnosis 🔶 Have no treatment, incomplete treatment, or are wrongly given antipsychotics 🔶 Do not have preventive measures applied ➡️ We need to do much better

This brings tears to my eyes. This is the reality everyday where I work and the human stories behind this disastrous lack of carers should never be forgotten. Let’s never normalise this problem!

Effects of functional task exercise on everyday problem-solving ability and functional status in older adults with mild cognitive impairment—a randomised controlled trial click.skem1.com/click/bbu3-2gl…

Frailty! Is this your speciality? Calling all OTs, PTs & Geriatricians. We have a new care group, an exciting new service & a clear vision for older people's acute care. Come join the PRUH team & be part of a forward thinking care group. Jobs at King's jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916…

Check out this senior leadership opportunity NHS Maudsley - Director of Therapies (VSM & board) jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916… Details of eventbrite virtual 'open hour' for role to follow.

Have you heard of the ED-DEL Change Package and Toolkit? If not, read through this overview of the Toolkit implementation experience along with tips and lessons learned. #OlderAdults #geriED #AgeFriendly #GEDCollaborative #theGEDC #medtwitter gedcollaborative.com/article/implem…

Our new paper in BMC Series Geriatrics is out 📰 We discuss how implementing #frailty-aware care can potentiate better outcomes for older adults in primary, acute and surgical care (and compare between!) 👇 bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… Jacqueline Hay Rakesh C. Arora Patrick Boreskie

A letter about oral health and frailty: "Exploring Associations Between Oral Health and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older People" rdcu.be/cEjQv Bruno Vellas CFN Philipe de Souto Barreto JFA

I often get asked what do I do in #geriatric medicine as compared to a #hospitalist. My answer is the management of the #5Ms that most Hospitalists are not doing as part of routine patient care. It’s usually an a-ha moment! American Geriatrics Society Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Mary Tinetti

Wow! Delighted to see ICS frailty lead Kate Sendall tackling frailty on system level. #frailtycelebration

Injury is the second leading cause of death to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in WA. We need to work to reduce the incidence of injury, but where to start? Here: ow.ly/ZhUO50K98Wt #KnowInjury

When I left Hospital as a new Mum I wasn’t given any written safe baby advice. I was told some, but the experience was so overwhelming I couldn’t remember it All new Mums should be given simple, understandable, written advice. Its online but not the same. Saves lives #maternity

This #EqualPayDay, separate the myths from the facts about the gender pay gap in Australia. Learn more about the gender pay gap in Australia here: wgea.gov.au/the-gender-pay… @WGEAgency

HOT OFF THE PRESS… new paper on how well we implement falls guideline care recommendations into an Australian ED. Improving care for older patients visiting emergency departments. Are ... sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Kristie Harper

So excited to finally have our Frailty booklet published! This booklet was co-designed with consumers and had multidisciplinary input. It was developed to target patients with early or mild frailty to reduce progression and promote function. Kristie Harper North Metropolitan Health Service

Incredibly honoured and excited to be the 2024 Frailty-ADD CRE Seed Grant recipient for my project An economic evaluation of an early frailty emergency department allied health service. Thanks Australian Frailty Network, Courtenay Harris, Kristie Harper, Neurodivergent Dr, Suzanne Robinson & Feby savira s.