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28 September 2012 | Vol 24, Issue 8 Print Edition
Residential homes

Using a practice development project to improve standards of care for people with dementia

Rose Elliot, John Adams

A&S Science

Caring for older people with dementia in hospital Part one: challenges

Lesley Baillie, Janet Cox, Jane Merritt

How to achieve a person-centred writing style in care plans

Cathy Butterworth

Health advice for older people travelling overseas

Claire Wong, Hilary Simons

Journal scan

Link found between cognitive impairment and abdominal fat

Sleep aids recovery from stroke

Resources

Practice question

Flexibility and choice improved residents’ feeling of wellbeing

Ruth Sander

Hygiene for invasive procedures

Notice board

Diary

Opinion

Who should risk assess gun owners?

Sue Edwards

Calling all musketeers to raise funds for Meningitis UK

Emma King

Letter

It makes good colour sense

Peter Higgins

Analysis

Better long-term support needed to cut cancer deaths

News

Residents treated to some Hollywood style

Telecare use could save councils in England £1 billion

NHS urged to meet demand for community services

News in brief

Nominate a colleague for a prestigious 2013 nurse award

People with dementia trial location device that keeps them safe

Gym attendance once a week improves older clients’ balance

Editorial

On the right track

Nicky Hayes

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