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The BGS blog aims to present 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.

We have an exciting range of guest bloggers and welcome news and commentary on geriatric medicine from all those working in the field of older people's healthcare in the UK and abroad. Read our guidelines on submitting a blog for more details.

All content is moderated by our Blog Editors. Opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily of the British Geriatrics Society.

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Working as a care home nurse: Why I #ChooseGeriatrics

13 Nov 2024

How a fellowship in Parkinson’s Disease is changing services across the South West

12 Nov 2024

Enhancing quality of life for older people: the role of Occupational Therapists in Geriatrics

05 Nov 2024

The power of occupational therapy in transforming health and social care

05 Nov 2024

BGS Autumn Meeting: Benefits of attending in person

28 Oct 2024

COVID-19 in 2024: the impact on healthcare professionals working with older people five years on

22 Oct 2024

The CESR Odyssey: Navigating delays, doubts and determination in geriatric medicine

16 Oct 2024

Swimming upstream: Working as a Frailty Physiotherapist in a Primary Care Network

14 Oct 2024

How occupational therapy can aid small changes that make a big difference to older people

14 Oct 2024

National Allied Health Professions Day: How geriatric physiotherapy provides person-centred care

14 Oct 2024
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Technology for falls prevention in dementia: Still more virtual than reality

08 Oct 2024

We increasingly use technology to support us in every aspect and at every stage of our lives, and falls prevention in older age is no exception. Exergaming (technology-based exercise), virtual reality training, wearable technology and apps may all help older people avoid falling.

Reflections on a most excellent career in geriatric medicine

03 Oct 2024

Why are 75 year olds in the UK being offered a vaccine against RSV?

26 Sep 2024

A commentary in Age & Ageing published on 25 September 2024 examines the evidence of safety and efficacy of the new RSV vaccines, with a special focus on older, frail individuals.

Pharmacists in academia: Developing evidence-based solutions to promote the safe and effective use of medicines by older people with sensory impairment

25 Sep 2024

Older people in general are more susceptible to medicine-related harm and for those with sensory impairment, the risk of iatrogenic disease is even greater.

‘How can I help you’: The community pharmacy offer

25 Sep 2024

Community pharmacy is one of the most accessible parts of the health service, providing access to a qualified healthcare professional without an appointment. Pharmacies are generally open for long hours so also provide access at times that should be convenient.

A Hospital Pharmacist’s view: Balancing complexities for better patient care

25 Sep 2024

Working in hospital provides the unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team and fully embrace the complexity of older people medicine.

Beyond the dosette box: The integral role of pharmacists in Integrated Local Services

25 Sep 2024

In this evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of an Integrated Care Pharmacist has become increasingly important.

Complexity and creativity: Optimising medicines in care homes

25 Sep 2024

Care Home Pharmacists carry out important work and aim to move the dial towards the delivery of personalised, “care-home centred” care, which works better for residents and the people who support them. 

Crochet and tosca: The role of the independent prescriber

25 Sep 2024

I am part of a Surgery Team that looks after the residents. The other team members are the GP Lead and the Frailty Nurse. Together we provide a Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to the patient’s Care Plans.

Celebrating Falls Awareness Week 2024

24 Sep 2024

This year’s Falls and Postural Stability conference showcased posters and presentations of the excellent work that is being done around the UK and from around the world, such as Hong Kong, Japan and United States. I co-moderated the Use of Technology session and the platform presentations with the wonderful Dr Lisa Alcock, where we heard about various research projects - over to Lisa (who is a lot more clever than I am) to explain the science stuff.

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