Older People – Later Life Training

Public Health Wales – Guidance on recommending exercise for older people to reduce risk of falls (2019)

This guidance is intended for anyone who works with or supports older people living in the local community, as these people are most likely to gain from strength and balance training (NICE 2013). It includes information that will help to:- • understand why physical activity is important for older people at risk of falling •…

February 26, 2019Evidence Base for LLT Courses, Falls, Falls care, News, OEP Course, Older Adult Exercise and Physical Activity Theory and Guidance, Older People, Physical Activity and Exercise, PSI Course, Resources for Professionals, Strategy DocumentsBy Dawn Skelton

NICE quality standard for mental wellbeing of older people in care homes

NICE have issued new care standards for mental wellbeing of older people in care homes that includes ACTIVITY 🙂 2014. The quality standard for mental wellbeing of older people in care homes is made up of 6 statements that describe high-quality care for older people (aged 65 and older) in care homes. These statements set…

January 3, 2014Books on leading activity and exercise in Nursing Homes, News, Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

Improving later life: Understanding the Oldest Old – AgeUK – free download

Dawn Skelton has been working closely with AgeUK for some years on falls awareness campaigns and exercise booklets, but recently, Age UK have pulled together experts to summarise what’s known in their area of research about this ‘4th generation’ and set out their advice. These summaries have been collated into a readable, informative book, aimed…

May 15, 2013Charities and Non Governmental Organisations, News, Older Adult Exercise and Physical Activity Theory and Guidance, Older People, Resources for Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

Scottish Executive – All Our Futures (2007)

The Scottish Executive published their strategy for an ageing population in three volumes. Click the links below to view each resource.

Vol 1

Vol 2

Vol 3

January 4, 2011Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

DWP – Building a society for all ages (2009)

The Department of Work and Pensions produced this Strategy Document, click here to view.

January 4, 2011Older PeopleBy Dawn Skelton

National Service Framework for Older People, DoH (2001)

In 2001, the Department of Health published its “National Service Framework for Older People”. With 8 standards of care for older people, 5 included exercise as a major determinant of health or rehabilitation. The original NSFOP executive summary, full document, progress report in 2003 and the “New Ambition for Old Age” continuation report can all…

December 30, 2010Falls, Older People, StrokeBy Dawn Skelton

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