Older people: information and guidance
Caring for older people represents the largest area of adult nursing in the UK. Visit this page to find information and guidance on key issues related to the care of older people, including mental health support.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- access a list of useful resources to support the care of older people, including delirium falls, frailty, physical, mental health and sexual activity
- key steps for nurses to take when it comes to raising awareness of the difficulties some older people face.
Resource last reviewed
22 Aug 2022
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The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.
