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This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people covers the identification and management of delirium in older people at the end of life.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people looks at the investigation and management of falls in the last phase of life.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people examines the management of continence-related issues in frail older people at the end of life.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people examines the management of pain in older people living with frailty at the end of life.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people examines the management of acute deterioration in the context of frailty at the end of life.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people looks at the role of advance care planning (ACP) in helping to make decisions about a persons wishes for the future.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people examines how to identify when a person with frailty is entering the last year of life.
These resources have been developed to help keep older people safe at home by reducing deconditioning and falls hazards, supporting people with conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's, and improving overall wellbeing to help to keep their minds and bodies active.
This position statement sets out the British Geriatrics Society recommendations for assessment of older patients being considered for emergency laparotomy.
This page brings together resources and information for any clinician or carer who finds themselves faced with providing care at the end of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research is an essential part of the global and UK strategy and response to COVID-19. This is the British Geriatrics Society statement on research for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic raises particular challenges for care home residents, their families and the staff that look after them. This guidance has been developed to help care home staff and NHS staff who work with them to support residents through the pandemic.
This consensus advice has been drawn up by experts from the BGS, EDA and RCPsych. It should be used in conjunction with local policy and governance practice employed within your own organisation.
Agenda and papers for the BGS Wales AGM 2022, being held on Thursday 13 October.
GeriGPs and the GeriGP group of the BGS offer a constructive solution to some of the challenges facing the NHS.
The BGS SE & SW Thames Joint Region Meeting 2019 was held on 16 October 2019 in West Sussex.
Improving Continence Care in Older People 2019 was held on 13 September 2019 in Glasgow.
Geriatrics 4 Juniors (G4J) 2019 was held on 23 November 2019 in Manchester.
How you can get involved with our 'fun-guarding' project and become a 'fun-guardian' in your area
This 2011 BGS report marked the start of a process of partnership to develop impetus, resources and clinical guidance that will support the NHS to play part in improving the experience and the quality of life of residents in care homes.