Older people living with frailty in hospitals

This NIHR review brings together research on what can be done to identify and manage the needs of frail older people living in hospital. It covers four key aspects of caring for this group of people: assessment, identifying and managing symptoms associated with frailty in hospital, discharge planning and caring environments.

Guideline 142:Management of osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures

Quick reference guide from SIGN for their guideline on the management of osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures.

Integrated care for older people with frailty: Innovative approaches in practice

A new joint report from the Royal College of GPs and the British Geriatrics Society has been published, showcasing how GPs and geriatricians are collaborating to design and lead innovative schemes to improve the provision of integrated care for older people with frailty.

Multimorbidity – the biggest clinical challenge facing the NHS?

In this joint blog, Dawn Moody and David Bramley argue multimorbidity is becoming the norm. They take a look at the adverse impact this can have upon individual quality of life and examine its association with higher mortality, adverse drug events and greater use unplanned care.

The recent publication of the NICE guideline on multimorbidity offers clear direction in this complex area. It uses a tailored approach to put people at the heart of decisions about their care and helps professionals and commissioners to offer their best advice and support.  Here are six practical top tips to help make the most of the guideline in clinical practice: