Tag Archives: Older People

Potential Harms From Polypharmacy in the Elderly (BBC News / Age UK / EJCP / Bazian / Lancet Psychiatry)

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Age UK report investigates the potential harms of over-prescribing medicines for older people. Older persons often remain on too many prescribed medicines, putting them at risk of side-effects, potentially resulting in falls and other forms of serious harm. … Continue reading →

Heatwave Plan for England (PHE / BBC News)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Heatwave Plan for England, created with the aim of protecting vulnerable individuals from heat-related harm, may be of enduring interest during this extraordinary Summer. Full Text Link Reference Heatwave Plan for England. [Online]: Public Health England; Department of … Continue reading →

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NHS England’s Pharmacy Integration Fund (NHS England / BBC News)

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Care home residents often have multiple long-term conditions and are often prescribed several different medicines (polypharmacy). NHS England plans to fund recruitment of 180 pharmacists and 60 pharmacy technicians who will work with care homes to try to reduce … Continue reading →

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2017 Heatwave Plan for England (Public Health England)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England has again issued a collection of resources deigned to guide the public generally, and health and social care professionals, about how to prepare for, and prevent, the avoidable harmful effects of hot weather. Full Text Link … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Plan for England 2016 (Public Health England)

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Public Health England has re-issued guidance for the public, and for health and social care professionals, about how to minimise the potential harmful effects of hot weather. Most of the resources are unchanged from 2015; there is a 2016 … Continue reading →

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Heatwave Plan for England: 2015 (Department of Health / NHS England / Public Health England / BBC News)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Heatwave Plan for England is about minimising the avoidable effects of (potential) severe heat in England on health. The plan recommends steps to reduce the risks from prolonged exposure to severe heat. It is intended for many audiences: … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Ageing Manifesto (Ready for Ageing Alliance)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Ready for Ageing Alliance has released a manifesto on ageing and demographic change, entitled “Getting Ready for Ageing”. Their report presents ideas for policy makers on coping with the challenges of an ageing society, while also offering individuals with … Continue reading →

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