British Geriatrics Society Blog
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The BGS blog aims to presents issues relevant to people working to improve the health and care of older people. It will highlight the latest news and activities from across all the BGS campaigns, events, publications and activities as well as original articles commissioned by leaders in geriatric medicine. The British Geriatrics Society is the membership association for professionals..
British Geriatrics Society Blog
3d ago
The BGS has compiled a list of preferred and non-preferred terminology to help healthcare professionals, academics and authors avoid language that might be deemed unacceptable or inappropriate when describing the health of older people.  ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2w ago
This year Parkinson’s UK is using the opportunity to ’shine a light’ on the real life experiences of people affected by Parkinson’s, both good and bad. Over the last couple of years, I have enjoyed the more unusual enterprises seen on World Parkinson’s Day ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2w ago
What do healthcare professionals working with older people need to know? The prospect of answering such a question is undoubtedly intimidating, but it is one the PROGRAMMING project is courageously attempting to answer ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
3w ago
Earlier this month, Dr Nicky Leopold, Vice-Chair of the BGS Wales Council, gave oral evidence to Senedd Cymru’s health and social care committee for their inquiry into supporting people with chronic conditions. This follows on from BGS’s written evidence which was provided to the inquiry last year ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
1M ago
World Delirium Awareness Day (WDAD) was established in 2016 by the International Federation of Delirium Societies (iDelirium) as a forum for patients, families and clinicians to raise awareness and share knowledge about latest developments in the field.  ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2M ago
Our team’s vision is to work in a proactive manner and identify patients living with moderate frailty who have unmet medical and social needs. Often, we find catching potential problems at a moderate frailty stage can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life and optimise their healthcare ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2M ago
In recent weeks, the ITV drama Breathtaking has represented an important step forward in public discourse around the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s important as a moment for national reflection ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2M ago
On International Women's Day, we pay tribute to a remarkable woman, Dr Marjory Warren, who played a pivotal role in establishing the BGS  ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
2M ago
I recently visited India on a short trip as there was a family bereavement. This was the time of gathering of all the near and dear ones including close friends too. This was also the time when my phone started ringing more than usual as some of our older relatives could not physically be with us due to either being far away or being in failing health ..read more
British Geriatrics Society Blog
3M ago
When the short term BGS frailty fellowship was highlighted to me I had already been thinking about applying for another fellowship year. Having previously worked as a surgical liaison fellow before my registrar training, I’d appreciated the time away from the training conveyer belt ..read more