Suitable for: Practice nurses/ARRS consulting with older people

Learning outcomes:

Delegates will be able to:

• Conduct thorough assessments addressing physical, mental, and social health needs
• Develop effective communication strategies to engage older adults and their caregivers.
• Create personalised care plans that consider individual preferences, comorbidities, and functional status.
• Implement evidence-based practices for managing frailty in older adults.
• Optimise pharmacotherapy by understanding polypharmacy and reducing medication-related risks.
• Promote preventive measures, including vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle modifications.
• Recognise and address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and dementia.
• Respect cultural, social, and individual diversity in care planning and delivery.

Evidence base:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/older-people/frailty/frailty-resources/

https://stpsupport.nice.org.uk/frailty/index.html

Programme:

• Holistic Assessment
• Patient-Centred Communication
• Personalised care
• Frailty – what does it mean
• Medication Management
• Preventive Care
• Mental Health Support: Recognise and address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and dementia.
• Cultural Competence: giving care whilst respecting cultural, social, and individual diversity in care planning and delivery.

For more information, you can reach out to our operations manager Sami.jo@matrainingenterprise.co.uk

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