Major new Age_and_Ageing paper - our eFalls prediction model report academic.oup.com/ageing/article… Potential to transform falls prevention. Funded by NIHR Research & amazing team Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research Richard Riley (R²) SAILDatabank @connectedbfd UK Falls Prevention Network British Geriatrics Society NIHR Yorkshire & Humber ARC Health Data Research UK (HDR UK)

The ageing process can lead to a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength from the age of 40. This can make it harder to carry out daily activities.

A new BDA Older People Specialist Group resource explains how to maintain or improve muscle health as we age: bda.uk.com/resource/muscl…

We find that 30% of people living in the most deprived areas have turned to 999, 111, A&E or a walk-in centre because they were unable to access a GP appointment, compared to just 10% of people in the least deprived areas.

Although prevalence of dementia is lower in deprived areas, the mortality rate is higher.

The pressure on GPs and hospitals: are these two sides of the same coin? Read our latest blogpost - strategyunitwm.nhs.uk/news/two-sides…

'Quality of life should be the principal aim and then we accept we might get some extension of life as a result of that, and probably will, but the quality comes first.'

Professor Chris Whitty discusses a rapidly ageing UK population at #NTSummit Nuffield Trust youtube.com/watch?v=lCUY7o…

Hoping the magic of twitter can help... We will be starting a national community of practice forum to support improve and deliver Acute Frailty Services. Would be super grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete a survey. Link below 👇forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPa…

'Identifying individuals early in their disease course may improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of AD dementia in later life'

'Real world outcomes, healthcare utilisation and costs of Alzheimer's disease in England': sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

'Reduce ambulance handover delays by utilising a whole-system approach rather than a single front-door offer'

Improving the safety and effectiveness of urgent and emergency care rcpjournals.org/content/future…

'The period of austerity politics was associated with steeper increases in frailty with age compared to the pre–austerity period'

#PLOSONE : Frailty before and during austerity: A time series analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ag ... dx.plos.org/10.1371/journa…

'Deliver greater investment in public health, prevention and community services to ensure that the sector is adequately resourced to intervene early'

Supporting people with frailty nhsconfed.org/publications/s… via @nhsconfed

Last week I laid out how delaying disease so we spend less time in ill health in older age is possible, good for all and essential for a sustainable NHS.

Most people prioritise quality of life over quantity, and medical practice should reflect that.

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BGS is currently working on 2 documents to support members implementing #ProactiveCare for older people with #frailty services & would like to feature case studies. Please email Sally via [email protected] for more information.

Related BGS Blog 👇 bgs.org.uk/blog/proactive…

Research has shown a compelling link between compassion in leadership and staff wellbeing and performance. Learn practical ways that you can develop a #compassionate mindset in your professional relationships with our free online course. 📚 kingsfund.org.uk/courses/introd…

📢New BGS Joint Position Statement📢 Important information enabling safe decisions about which patients taking anticoagulation or antiplatelet treatment need to go to hospital and receive a CT scan after sustaining a head injury via NICE guidelines rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/upl…

'With 44% of consultant #geriatricians expected to reach retirement age in the next 10 years, it is vital that we continue to grow the workforce to ensure older people receive the care they need and deserve.” - Mike McKirdy President of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow bgs.org.uk/CGworkforceNEWS

To realise the potential of the Long Term Plan NHS England needs strong specialist clinical leadership and #frailty advice. Please consider applying for this job vacancy 'National Speciality Advisor for Multiple Long Term Conditions' in London or Leeds. healthjobsuk.com/job/Leeds_Lond…

.THIS Institute at Cambridge University is developing a theory of change for #frailty #virtualwards . They want to hear professionals' views & experiences to help identify goals & what needs to happen to achieve them. Learn more about the study 👇 thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk/research/proje…