British Geriatrics Society
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The British Geriatrics Society is a multi-disciplinary professional membership association that promotes better health and care for older people.
British Geriatrics Society
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How do we talk about dying to people who are closer to that eventuality than we are? My parents are 91 and 93 and over lunch we had a conversation about dying ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
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As a palliative care nurse with over three decades of nursing experience and current involvement in hospice care focused on frailty, I have witnessed first hand the vital role advance care planning (ACP) plays in ensuring individuals receive the care they want, particularly as they near the end of life ..read more
British Geriatrics Society
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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