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Depression and older people

01 September 2006

Nursing Older People

Gerontological care and practice

Nearly a third of older people admitted for acute hospital care experience depression. Rates of depression are even higher in care homes. The purpose of this article...

Providing culturally competent health services for ethnic minorities

14 August 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the findings of a scholarship project aimed at gaining an understanding of the health needs of African and Caribbean older people and...

Assessing the safety and effectiveness of hip protectors

09 June 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Hip protectors are used in the preventive management of older people who are at risk of fracturing their hip after a fall. However, nurses have little guidance about...

Reducing the likelihood of falls in older people

18 August 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Background Falls are a serious health concern for older people and an important issue for nurses. Many factors contribute to the causes of falls. Various...