Strong, Steady and Straight is an expert consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis Society, supported by the BGS.
Featuring a guide to big data, the lowdown on the long-awaited NHS Long Term Plan, polypharmacy and how podiatry interventions could help to reduce falls.
Slides for the meeting held on 1 February 2019 in Birmingham organised by the BGS Movement Disorders Section
View and download presentation slides from the Trainees Weekend 2019
Health Education England has commissioned an educational film, in collaboration with Public Health England’s Primary Care Unit, on the treatment of UTIs in older adults
The BGS Social Questionnaire and Environment Questionnaire can be adapted for use in social assessments.
The FLS Database Annual report 2018 from the Royal College of Physicians' Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB) provides the second national benchmark for the performance of FLSs at the patient level.
Dealing with the management of depression as part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment including the treatments to consider.
The prevalence of delirium in the community is 1-2 per cent but this rises to 14 per cent in people over 85, and in nursing homes or post acute care settings, can be up to 60 per cent. This guide deals with risk factors, diagnosis and management of this condition.
Assessment of mental capacity should be a routine part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. This guide lays out the principles which govern testing mental capacity, advance care decisions and powers of attorney, along with the safeguards.
Bladder control problems are a common problem in older people and result from a variety of causes. Continence issues are an essential part of any Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, and this guide examines the causes, assessment, management and treatments available.
Nutritional status can be easily assessed, and problems can often be addressed quickly. Key questions about diet, appetite and weight should be on the menu of any Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Read our international journal publishing refereed original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine and gerontology