British Geriatrics Society

One of the great challenges of gerontology is how to capture the immense complexity of later life and its splendid richness. The studies and sciences of ageing have evolved into an ever-wider range of disciplines, from biology through sociology and health care to policy and culture.

Patients’ self-reported information on their health conditions is often used in clinical practice. It may be used for direct patient care, when patients are asked about their current medical conditions when admitted acutely to hospital or if they move to a new general practice.

Birmingham Community Healthcare Foundation Trust are part of the first test site pilot supporting to deliver TIHM (Technology Integrated Health Management) for dementia.