Care Sector News

New NICE guidance: Falls: assessment and prevention in older people and in people 50 and over at higher risk

This guideline covers assessing risk of falling and interventions to prevent falls in all people aged 65 and over, and people aged 50 to 64 who are at higher risk of falls. It aims to reduce the risk and incidence of falls, and the associated distress, pain, injury, loss of confidence, loss of independence and mortality. Details here.

Workshop for care leaders: Understanding how older people can thrive in care homes: Wednesday 14th May, 12-2pm

Our ‘Thriving in Residential Care’ research is the UK’s largest qualitative research study of the experiences of older people living in care homes. In the research, we identified 6 key ways that older people can be supported to thrive in care homes.

We’re running a dedicated workshop to support care services in taking this research forward! Join us for 2 hours online, and find out how you can use the research in your care service to enhance quality of life! More here.

Age UK’s new campaign ‘Act Now, Age Better’ hopes to start a national conversation about how becoming more physically active in our 50s and 60s can ensure a happier, healthier and more independent later life.

New research by Age UK shows that three quarters of midlifers (adults aged between 50 – 65) equivalent to 10 million - worry about staying healthy as they age. 

Age UK has launched its new preventative campaign ‘Act Now, Age Better’, which hopes to start a national conversation about how becoming more physically active in midlife can ensure a happier, healthier, more independent later life. Details here.